Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with 504 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabarete this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cabarete in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a hard look at what's on offer for Cabarete over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a rough stretch for us. The wind has a mind of its own, and it's not playing nice. For the entire 16-day outlook, we're stuck with a persistent cross-onshore breeze that's going to chop things up and keep the waves messy. There isn't a single standout session where it all comes together perfectly, but we'll take it day by day.
The water temperature is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is pretty much what we expect for this time of year, so you can leave the thick suit at home.
Let's start with the immediate window. Thursday the 13th through the weekend, we've got waist to chest high swell coming mostly out of the east, with periods around 7-8 seconds. The energy is moderate – you're looking at readings between 103 and 337 for the combined swell. But that breeze... it's a moderate to fresh cross-onshore (12 to 22 mph), so the surface is going to be choppy and lumpy. It's not impossible to get a wave, but it won't be pretty.
Monday the 17th brings a bit more push, with the swell bumping up to about 5ft and the period stretching to 10 seconds. The energy jumps up (around 474-484), showing a stronger groundswell in the mix. Same story, though – cross-onshore wind is going to mess up the shape. For a reef break like Cabarete, a longer period is usually good news, but not with this wind direction.
We then hit a flat spell from Tuesday the 18th right through to Monday the 24th of August. The swell drops off to under 4ft and the energy levels sink into the low double-digits (58 to 235). It's going to be small and weak for the better part of a week.
There is a tiny flicker of hope late in the forecast. Around Tuesday the 25th of August, the swell picks back up to about 5ft from the east, with an 8-second period and moderate energy (303). The wind eases slightly to 9-12 mph by Wednesday morning the 26th, making it a "gentle" cross-onshore. It'll still be a bit choppy, but it'll be the cleanest window we get in the whole outlook. That's your best bet if you're desperate for a surf, but keep the expectations in check. The run fizzles out again after that.
All in all, it's a poor outlook for paddle surfing at Cabarete. The persistent cross-onshore wind is the main villain here, ruining what could have been a few decent days. The setup looks more promising for kitesurfing, where that constant side wind is actually a plus.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | 163 | 236 | 337 | 291 | 201 | 196 | 232 | 287 | 286 | 264 | 331 | 504 | 464 | 270 | 220 | 224 | 157 | 130 | 153 | 40 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:52AM0.58m | 9:32PM0.74m | 9:47AM0.62m | 10:16PM0.70m | 10:40AM0.65m | 10:58PM0.64m | 11:32AM0.65m | 11:39PM0.58m | 12:23PM0.65m | 00:19AM0.52m | 1:15PM0.63m | 1:00AM0.46m | 2:09PM0.61m | 1:44AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:55PM0.04m | 3:50AM0.11m | 3:52PM0.07m | 4:31AM0.10m | 4:48PM0.11m | 5:11AM0.09m | 5:44PM0.15m | 5:51AM0.09m | 6:41PM0.19m | 6:31AM0.10m | 7:40PM0.22m | 7:14AM0.10m | 8:42PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | NE 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | NNE 10 | E 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 6 |
100 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 201 | 196 | 13 | 24 | 29 | 264 | 331 | 504 | 10 | 270 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | N 14 | — | — | N 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | — | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 12 | NNE 10 | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | E 8 |
3 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 17 | 14 | — | — | 29 | 28 | 47 | 10 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
— | 163 | 236 | 337 | 291 | — | — | 232 | 287 | 286 | — | — | — | 464 | — | 220 | 224 | 157 | 130 | 153 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1159 | 364 | 14 | 362 | 1079 | 14 | 153 | 282 | 14 | 193 | 247 | 14 | 506 | 506 | 14 | 34 | 824 | 14 | 282 | 824 | 14 |
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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.
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