Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM. 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 (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, it's Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you. We're looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead for Cabarete. The easterly trade winds have set up camp, and they're blowing straight across the wave, making a mess of everything. We're not going to see any decent surf for the entire 16-day outlook, so don't hold your breath.
The whole run from now through to July 22nd is a write-off. That's a solid two weeks of onshore wind, with the swell pushing in from the east at a lousy period of 7-8 seconds. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best. It's a real shame because there is a consistent 3 to 6 feet of swell, but it's all wind-chopped and lumpy. The daily grind is the same: a fresh to moderate cross-onshore wind from the east just trashes the surface.
And what's the water temp like, right now? Well, there's no anomaly mentioned, so it's about what you'd expect for this time of year. But with these winds and poor conditions, it doesn't really matter.
For intermediate and above surfers looking for something clean, there's nothing here. This relentless onshore flow just won't let up. Honestly, for the next two weeks, this setup is way more interesting for kite surfing than for paddling a surfboard. It's a total blank run for quality waves, but that's the norm here when the trades get locked in. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a long, flat wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 157 | 276 | 298 | 294 | 318 | 287 | 280 | 302 | 341 | 310 | 314 | 299 | 235 | 235 | 241 | 182 | 149 | 182 | 129 | 125 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:16AM0.56m | 2:19PM0.59m | 2:00AM0.52m | 3:17PM0.64m | 2:51AM0.48m | 4:17PM0.68m | 3:49AM0.45m | 5:18PM0.73m | 4:52AM0.43m | 6:18PM0.77m | 5:56AM0.43m | 7:17PM0.80m | 7:01AM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47AM0.13m | 8:30PM0.25m | 8:28AM0.10m | 9:40PM0.24m | 9:16AM0.06m | 10:50PM0.23m | 10:08AM0.03m | 11:57PM0.21m | 11:05AM-0.01m | 00:58AM0.18m | 12:04PM-0.03m | 1:55AM0.16m | 1:03PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
 | 7:23 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | E 8 | N 7 | N 8 |
| kJ | 157 | — | — | 294 | 318 | 7 | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 129 | 1 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | N 8 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 8 | NE 9 | N 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | 276 | 298 | — | — | 287 | 280 | 302 | 341 | 310 | 314 | 299 | 235 | 235 | 241 | 182 | 149 | 182 | — | 125 | 65 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 1065 | 1065 | 14 | 679 | 34 | 14 | 915 | 362 | 14 | 1003 | 1003 | 14 | 1079 | 1005 | 14 | 153 | 895 | 14 | 506 | 506 |
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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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