
Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, N swell with 129 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s 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 (Sep 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 8 | E 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 16 | E 5 | NNE 13 | ENE 4 | E 5 | NE 7 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 10 | N 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 58 | 11 | 11 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 31 | 97 | 85 | 33 | 33 | |
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-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:16PM0.58m | 4:05AM0.39m | 5:08PM0.59m | 5:05AM0.43m | 5:53PM0.60m | 5:58AM0.47m | 6:35PM0.61m | 6:46AM0.53m | 7:13PM0.61m | 7:31AM0.59m | 7:51PM0.60m | 8:14AM0.64m | 8:29PM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06AM0.16m | 11:00PM0.24m | 10:06AM0.16m | 11:43PM0.24m | 11:04AM0.17m | 00:20AM0.22m | 11:58AM0.16m | 00:54AM0.20m | 12:50PM0.15m | 1:26AM0.17m | 1:40PM0.14m | 1:58AM0.14m | 2:29PM0.14m | 2:31AM0.10m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | E 4 | ENE 8 | N 7 | E 5 | ENE 8 | N 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 5 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | E 5 | E 5 | N 11 | E 5 | N 11 | NNE 10 | E 5 |
11 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 4 | 21 | 23 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 21 | 23 | 85 | 33 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NE 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 12 | ENE 7 | N 12 | N 10 |
5 | 7 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 97 | 5 | 27 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | NNE 7 | — | — | N 6 | N 10 | N 6 | N 13 | NE 17 | NNE 16 | NNE 14 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 12 | E 7 | N 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | N 10 | N 13 |
4 | — | 10 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 31 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 4 | ENE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | E 4 | — | E 5 | E 4 | — |
3 | 18 | — | 6 | 18 | — | 6 | 58 | 9 | 6 | 22 | — | 10 | 21 | — | — | 13 | — | 11 | 14 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 637 | 14 | 684 | 855 | 152 | 247 | 884 | 156 | 368 | 368 | 14 | 362 | 637 | 14 | 298 | 14 | 0 | 32 | 14 | 0 |
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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.










