Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for the next couple of weeks around here.
Honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch. We've got a solid 16-day window ahead, but the problem isn't a lack of waves, it's the wind. That persistent cross-onshore breeze from the east is gonna be the story for almost the entire run. There are no real standouts in the bunch, but let's break it down day by day.
We're starting off Monday the 7th with small, weak surf. Cabarete is seeing a tiny 3ft easterly swell with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a low 81, so it's pretty weak. The water is a warm 85°, which is about average for this time of year. But that cross-onshore wind at 9 mph has the surface all chopped up. It's a no-go for a proper surf. This pattern locks in all week. Through Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (the 8th through 11th), we see the same story: east swell between 2ft and 5ft, but it's constantly blown out by 12-22 mph easterly winds. The combined energy climbs a bit, hitting 314 on Friday afternoon, which is moderate, but the chop and lumpy conditions ruin any chance of a clean ride.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th doesn't offer any relief. Still that cross-onshore wind, still the choppy surface. The swell sticks around the 3ft to 4ft range, but with those winds, it's just messy. If you're a kiter, this setup might look more interesting than paddle surfing. Into the second week, from Monday the 14th to Sunday the 20th, it's more of the same grind. Swell heights are mostly under 3ft, periods are short, and the wind is relentless from the east. The combined energy drops back into the weak range, mostly under 100. The final days, Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd, see the swell drop off even more, with heights around 2ft to 3ft and tiny energy readings in the 20s and 40s.
So what's the call? There isn't a day I'd point to and say "this is it." Every single session in the forecast is tagged with "poor surf conditions." The wind is the villain here, turning what could be fun little waves into a washing machine. You'd be battling chop the whole time. Keep the board waxed, but don't hold your breath. Sometimes it's just like that, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 76 | 145 | 93 | 58 | 117 | 121 | 111 | 158 | 130 | 139 | 124 | 160 | 173 | 284 | 235 | 196 | 224 | 165 | 108 | 133 | 113 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | 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 | 5:50PM0.71m | 5:49AM0.49m | 6:45PM0.71m | 6:51AM0.55m | 7:34PM0.71m | 7:47AM0.61m | 8:20PM0.68m | 8:38AM0.65m | 9:03PM0.65m | 9:27AM0.68m | 9:44PM0.60m | 10:14AM0.69m | 10:23PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:49AM0.06m | 00:21AM0.18m | 11:54AM0.06m | 1:08AM0.16m | 12:56PM0.06m | 1:50AM0.14m | 1:54PM0.07m | 2:30AM0.12m | 2:49PM0.09m | 3:08AM0.10m | 3:42PM0.11m | 3:46AM0.09m | 4:34PM0.13m | 4:23AM0.08m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 8 | NNE 6 | N 6 | E 8 |
| kJ | 76 | 22 | 93 | 58 | 25 | 15 | 21 | 31 | 130 | 139 | 26 | 160 | 173 | 21 | 235 | 10 | 4 | 165 | 4 | 3 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 7 | NNE 12 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 30 | 27 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | — | N 7 | — | N 7 | — | — | NNE 11 | NE 11 | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 12 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 145 | — | — | 117 | 121 | 111 | 158 | — | — | 124 | — | — | 284 | — | 196 | 224 | — | 108 | 133 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 456 | 0 | 888 | 1079 | 32 | 1079 | 1079 | 14 | 247 | 506 | 14 | 506 | 1065 | 5 | 1018 | 1003 | 14 | 1018 | 1003 | 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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