Cabarete surf break

Cabarete surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 16 May 2026 AST
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Cabarete surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cabarete sea temperature is
27.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 Monday (May 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed night).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
7
1
E
7
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
88
112
115
127
213
191
219
245
301
277
283
283
264
277
295
223
295
219
153
245
217
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
E
15
SE
25
E
30
E
20
ESE
25
E
30
E
20
ESE
25
E
30
E
20
ESE
25
E
30
E
15
SE
20
ENE
30
E
15
SE
20
ENE
30
E
10
SE
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
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:41PM0.83m
8:37AM0.46m
9:35PM0.84m
9:31AM0.46m
10:29PM0.84m
10:28AM0.46m
11:24PM0.81m
11:28AM0.46m
00:20AM0.77m
12:32PM0.48m
1:16AM0.73m
1:40PM0.50m
2:11AM0.67m
Low Tide
1:40PM-0.02m
3:20AM0.11m
2:31PM-0.04m
4:16AM0.11m
3:24PM-0.04m
5:12AM0.12m
4:21PM-0.02m
6:09AM0.13m
5:21PM0.02m
7:05AM0.14m
6:26PM0.07m
7:59AM0.14m
7:35PM0.13m
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:09
7:09
7:10
7:10
7:10
7:12
7:12
3
2
3
1
2
1
5
1
5
2
Temp °C
27
28
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
28
27
26
27
28
26
28
28
26
28
29
27
27
28
26
28
26
26
27
26
26
28
25
26
26
26
26
28
26
26
28
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
7
0.4
NE
11
1
E
8
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
1.2
E
8
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
0.1
N
7
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.1
N
12
1.3
E
8
Energy kJ
88
45
115
43
31
191
29
27
4
4
4
283
264
1
295
223
219
153
3
217
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
12
0.1
N
8
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
50
1
43
29
2
5
4
4
1
1
1
1
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
7
1
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
Energy kJ
112
127
213
219
245
301
277
283
277
295
245
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
368
637
14
368
1159
14
679
1003
14
368
1065
14
34
1018
14
506
368
5
14
368
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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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.

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