
Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 324 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabarete this week:
The surf forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cabarete in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let me tell you, it's a tough stretch ahead for Cabarete. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, it's a bit of a write-off for decent surf. The wind is gonna be a constant problem, and the swell is pretty average.
The pattern is locked in. From Wednesday, July 8th, right through to the end of the forecast on Thursday, July 23rd, it's the same story: a relentless easterly wind. This is the worst possible direction for Cabarete, blowing straight across the break. It's going to be choppy and lumpy every single day, morning and afternoon. The surf height is there, hovering around 3 to 5 feet, but it's a short-period, wind-driven swell at 6 to 8 seconds, so it's just not going to have any punch or shape. The combined energy is mostly weak, sitting under 200, which tells you there's just no power in the water. The water temp is a warm 82°, which is totally normal for this time of year.
The entire 16-day forecast is a gap. There's not a single recommendation, not one morning or afternoon where the conditions line up. It's a blank run. The only time the wind even looks a little different is on the afternoon of July 23rd, when the wind shifts to the south at 19 mph, turning it into a cross-offshore breeze. The file says "clean" for that session, but the swell is still from the east at 4 feet and a short 7 seconds, so while it'll be a bit less bumpy, the waves themselves will still be pretty average.
So, for Cabarete, it's a waiting game. The reef is exposed, and the optimum swell is from the NE, but we're not getting that. The consistent onshore wind is going to ruin whatever small swell we get. It's a frustrating outlook. Keep your eye on the wind charts, that's the only thing that will break this pattern. For now, the kiteboarders are going to have a much better time than us.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 |
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324 | 286 | 280 | 318 | 273 | 310 | 302 | 245 | 235 | 241 | 146 | 142 | 177 | 153 | 139 | 159 | 109 | 135 | 150 | 113 | 124 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:17PM0.64m | 2:51AM0.48m | 4:17PM0.68m | 3:49AM0.45m | 5:18PM0.73m | 4:52AM0.43m | 6:18PM0.77m | 5:56AM0.43m | 7:17PM0.80m | 7:01AM0.45m | 8:12PM0.82m | 8:03AM0.48m | 9:06PM0.82m | 9:04AM0.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:40PM0.24m | 9:16AM0.06m | 10:50PM0.23m | 10:08AM0.03m | 11:57PM0.21m | 11:05AM-0.01m | 00:58AM0.18m | 12:04PM-0.03m | 1:55AM0.16m | 1:03PM-0.04m | 2:48AM0.15m | 2:03PM-0.04m | 3:38AM0.13m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | |
7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | 7:22 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | E 8 | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 10 |
7 | 286 | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 146 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — |
— | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 7 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 |
324 | — | 280 | 318 | 273 | 310 | 302 | 245 | 235 | 241 | — | 142 | 177 | 153 | 139 | 159 | 109 | 135 | 150 | 113 | 124 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 915 | 14 | 679 | 364 | 14 | 34 | 362 | 14 | 1079 | 1079 | 14 | 1079 | 1079 | 14 | 282 | 1079 | 32 | 506 | 824 | 14 | 679 |
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Information about the Cabarete Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cabarete provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabarete can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabarete surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cabarete) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cabarete may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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