
Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Jul 22) at 5AM. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the next 16 days, the story is a tough one for surfers around Cabarete. The wind is locked in from the east and east-northeast, blowing cross-onshore on the reef, and the swell is short-period, weak energy chop. There’s nothing that qualifies as a standout session. The whole run is a write-off for quality waves.
Starting off and going through the entire period, from 21st July right through to 5th August, every single reading is marked as poor surf conditions. The wind stays a moderate to fresh breeze, 9 to 22 mph, all from the east or east-northeast, hitting the reef as a cross-onshore flow. The swell is tiny, mostly 2ft to 5ft, but it’s all short-period junk between 5 and 8 seconds, so no power or shape. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate, with values like 115, 135, 238, and later dropping to 62 and 47 – that’s just not enough juice for a decent ride.
The first few days up to 25th July show a bit of a bump, with Thursday afternoon the 23rd hitting 5ft and 238 energy, but the wind is 22 mph fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. That’s not surfable, it’s a washing machine. As we move into the second week, from 28th July onward, the swell drops further, with energy levels falling into the double digits or low triple digits, and the period stays short. The wind never lets up.
There’s no point picking a session here. The water temp is 83° on the 21st, which is about average for the time of year, but you won’t care about that when you’re battling a cross-onshore breeze and closeout chop.
If you’re a kite surfer, this setup with the consistent east wind and moderate chop might be fun, but for paddle surfing, it’s a total bust. The forecast shows a blank run of 16 days with no quality surf on offer. This is a tough stretch for the area, but it won’t stay this way forever – forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
112 | 94 | 86 | 102 | 102 | 135 | 238 | 176 | 114 | 187 | 139 | 117 | 169 | 110 | 142 | 168 | 142 | 121 | 201 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | 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 | 2:52PM0.62m | 2:27AM0.46m | 3:49PM0.61m | 3:15AM0.42m | 4:44PM0.61m | 4:05AM0.39m | 5:37PM0.62m | 4:59AM0.37m | 6:26PM0.63m | 5:53AM0.37m | 7:11PM0.64m | 6:44AM0.39m | 7:53PM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:13PM0.25m | 8:48AM0.11m | 10:18PM0.25m | 9:33AM0.10m | 11:20PM0.25m | 10:19AM0.10m | 00:16AM0.24m | 11:06AM0.09m | 1:05AM0.23m | 11:53AM0.09m | 1:48AM0.22m | 12:40PM0.08m | 2:27AM0.21m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | NE 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 |
3 | 94 | 86 | 3 | 102 | 135 | — | 176 | 114 | — | 139 | 12 | — | 110 | 142 | — | 142 | 121 | — | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 |
— | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | E 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — |
112 | — | — | 102 | — | — | 238 | — | — | 187 | — | 117 | 169 | — | — | 168 | — | — | 201 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 824 | 14 | 34 | 619 | 5 | 34 | 1005 | 5 | 34 | 637 | 14 | 367 | 821 | 14 | 247 | 619 | 5 | 368 | 417 | 0 |
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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.
Cabarete is 32 km (20 miles) from Puerto Plata. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










