Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, E swell with 383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a paddle. Cabarete is a consistent reef setup, but the wind is going to be a constant problem. We’re looking at a solid run of cross-onshore winds, mostly from the east, that’s going to keep things choppy and lumpy. The water temp is sitting at 84°F which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re getting frustrated.
The pattern is the same day after day – moderate to fresh breezes, cross-onshore, and poor surf conditions. There’s no standout session, no hidden gem of a window. The 27th of August morning has a bit of a long-period swell from the NE at 14 seconds, but the energy is moderate (125) and the onshore wind will still trash it. That’s about as good as it gets, and that’s not saying much.
Honestly, for a while there, the energy levels bump up a bit – the 1st and 2nd of September have moderate energy in the 240-340 range – but it’s all cross-on and lumpy, so the ride quality won’t be there. The swell is small, mostly under 4 ft, and the period is short, so don’t expect any punch. With the constant onshore wind and small, weak swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The reef won’t be working its magic with this wind.
There’s no real chance of a good surf in this 16-day window. The only break to consider is Cabarete itself, and it’s a write-off. It’s a rare blank run for this spot, but it happens. Stick to the flat days or find a different hobby for a while. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 9 | NE 14 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 45 | 41 | 71 | 38 | 53 | 134 | 107 | 100 | 94 | 95 | 111 | 138 | 142 | 150 | 159 | 112 | 94 | 73 | 103 |
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-off |
High Tide | 7:20PM0.65m | 7:11AM0.46m | 7:57PM0.66m | 7:57AM0.51m | 8:33PM0.66m | 8:41AM0.55m | 9:08PM0.65m | 9:24AM0.60m | 9:43PM0.62m | 10:08AM0.63m | 10:19PM0.59m | 10:54AM0.66m | 10:57PM0.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:46AM0.22m | 1:08PM0.12m | 2:19AM0.20m | 1:55PM0.12m | 2:50AM0.18m | 2:42PM0.13m | 3:22AM0.16m | 3:30PM0.14m | 3:53AM0.13m | 4:19PM0.15m | 4:27AM0.11m | 5:10PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | E 5 | E 8 | NE 16 | ENE 5 | E 8 | NE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 6 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 13 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 45 | 5 | 10 | 35 | 49 | 63 | 107 | 52 | 50 | 95 | 42 | 41 | 142 | 24 | 23 | 112 | 94 | 56 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | E 8 | NE 17 | N 10 | E 9 | NE 14 | — | NE 13 | — | — | E 8 | — | N 13 | NE 10 | N 12 | N 12 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 38 | 53 | — | 60 | — | — | 20 | — | 3 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 103 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | N 12 | NE 12 | NE 15 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | N 11 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | E 6 | E 5 | — | E 5 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 5 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | 53 | — | 41 | 71 | — | 21 | 134 | — | 100 | 94 | — | 111 | 138 | — | 150 | 159 | — | — | 73 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 637 | 14 | 679 | 824 | 14 | 637 | 1065 | 14 | 364 | 1005 | 14 | 153 | 362 | 14 | 362 | 626 | 14 | 247 | 626 | 0 |
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