Cabarete Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 70.39° W

Issued: 7 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cabarete sea temperature is
28.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Cabarete surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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 TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 8th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (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.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

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 Forecast

Light 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 Summary

Mostly 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
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy 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)
20
ESE
30
E
35
E
25
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
35
E
25
ESE
30
E
35
E
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
20
SE
25
E
30
ENE
15
SE
20
E
35
E
Wind State
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
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)
1.3
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
0.1
NE
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
8
1
E
8
0.1
N
7
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
157
294
318
7
14
14
9
4
8
3
1
129
1
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
4
2
1
4
3
1
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
3
3
3
1
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
E
5
Energy kJ
276
298
287
280
302
341
310
314
299
235
235
241
182
149
182
125
65
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
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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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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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