Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 310 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 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+) | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cookin’ for Cabarete.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a real heartbreaker for surfers. The whole stretch from July 31st right through to August 15th is a write-off for paddle surfing. The whole darn period is a bust. There’s a solid 16-day gap with nothing to recommend. The forecast keeps spitting out the same story: cross-on winds from the east, blowing at 12 to 22 mph, and the swell is short-period windswell from the east. The water temp is a warm 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, with no anomaly to speak of. But that doesn’t help when the conditions are just poor.
The wind is the killer here. It’s not offshore, not even side-shore – it’s cross-on, day after day, making everything choppy and lumpy. Even when the swell bumps up to 5 ft to 5 ft in early August, it’s still messy. The combined energy in the water is moderate, hitting values like 257 and 310 (moderate wave energy), but it’s all wind-driven junk. The swell period is mostly 6 to 8 seconds, which is short-period, weak stuff. For a reef break like Cabarete, you need clean conditions, and you’re not getting any.
Honestly, the setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The consistent east wind and choppy water are a kiter’s dream, but for a surfer? It’s a no-go. Forecasts can change, and it rarely stays this poor for long, but for now, the only thing breaking is your heart. Stick a pin in it and check back later.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | NE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 217 | 257 | 217 | 212 | 310 | 215 | 163 | 266 | 187 | 159 | 159 | 142 | 134 | 151 | 92 | 62 | 55 | 25 | 31 | 91 | 101 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:49AM0.51m | 10:18PM0.67m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM0.13m | 4:43AM0.17m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 217 | — | — | 215 | 163 | — | 187 | 159 | — | 142 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 31 | 54 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | E 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | — |
| kJ | 217 | 257 | — | 212 | 310 | — | — | 266 | — | — | 159 | — | 134 | 151 | 92 | 62 | 55 | 25 | 28 | 91 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 884 | 362 | 14 | 368 | 362 | 14 | 368 | 506 | 14 | 368 | 506 | 14 | 637 | 1079 | 32 | 679 | 368 | 14 | 368 | 1079 | 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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