Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM. 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+) | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let me tell you what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m not going to sugarcoat it – this is a tough stretch of days for us around Cabarete. The reef is there, and it’s a consistent spot, but looking at the whole 16-day window, we’ve got a real dry spell. The guidance shows a consistent break, but the wind just won’t play nice. We’re looking at a solid two-week gap where the surf is a write-off for paddle surfing. The first recommendation doesn’t come up until the very end of the run.
The pattern is relentless: onshore winds from the east and east-northeast, blowing cross-on shore every single day. It’s a constant Moderate to Fresh breeze, kicking up chop and making conditions lumpy. The swell is short-period stuff, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak, disorganized windswell (combined energy values are mostly in the low 100s to 200s, which is moderate energy at best, often just weak). The water temperature is a warm 84°, which is about normal for this time of year.
For the first two weeks, from Saturday, August 1st right through to Saturday, August 15th, it’s the same story: cross-on wind, messy surf. The swell height hangs around 3 ft to 5 ft but it’s all blown out. The score is a zero across the board. This is not a time for a surfboard unless you’re chasing a fight. With that consistent cross-on wind and a beach-and-reef setup, this looks more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.
Things don’t improve much on Sunday, August 16th. The morning shows some clouds, wind from the east at 12 mph, still cross-on. The swell is 4 ft from the east with a period of 8 seconds, and a combined energy of 196 (moderate). It’s a bit cleaner than the week before, but the wind is still onshore, keeping it choppy. It’s the only day in the whole window that even gets a passing glance, but it’s still not good enough to call a standout.
So, the brutal truth is: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. For an area where the break is normally consistent, this is a blank run. It’s a shame, but it happens. The forecasts can change, though, so don’t lose hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 181 | 280 | 201 | 187 | 259 | 183 | 131 | 176 | 117 | 113 | 152 | 89 | 56 | 84 | 56 | 50 | 88 | 69 | 108 | 123 | 111 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:34AM0.54m | 10:52PM0.64m | 11:19AM0.57m | 11:27PM0.60m | 12:07PM0.60m | 00:04AM0.56m | 12:58PM0.62m | 00:45AM0.52m | 1:53PM0.64m | 1:32AM0.48m | 2:54PM0.67m | 2:26AM0.44m | 3:58PM0.69m | 3:29AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:29PM0.16m | 5:15AM0.15m | 5:18PM0.18m | 5:47AM0.13m | 6:12PM0.20m | 6:23AM0.11m | 7:12PM0.22m | 7:04AM0.09m | 8:18PM0.23m | 7:52AM0.06m | 9:28PM0.23m | 8:47AM0.04m | 10:39PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | N 10 | N 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | E 10 | NE 9 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 181 | — | 201 | 187 | — | 183 | — | — | — | — | — | 89 | 2 | 2 | 56 | 50 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 111 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | 7 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 280 | — | — | 259 | — | 131 | 176 | 117 | 113 | 152 | — | 56 | 84 | — | — | 88 | 69 | 108 | 123 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 506 | 884 | 14 | 368 | 1008 | 5 | 824 | 1079 | 14 | 923 | 1003 | 0 | 824 | 368 | 14 | 1003 | 1003 | 14 | 1079 | 1005 | 14 |
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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).
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