Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 368 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabarete this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cabarete in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin'.
Honestly, this is a rough run. We're lookin' at a full 16-day window with nothing but poor surf conditions on the cards. The whole stretch from July 5th right through to July 20th is a complete write-off for any decent paddle surfing.
The issue is a relentless easterly trade wind that just won't let up, hangin' in as a cross-onshore breeze for the entire forecast. It’s gustin' from 12 mph all the way up to 22 mph, which is gonna leave the ocean's surface a choppy, lumpy mess. No glassy windows, no offshore relief, just wind.
Cabarete (a reef setup, consistent, and exposed to the NE) is the only spot on the list, but it's a no-go. The swell is there, bouncing between 3 ft and 6 ft, almost all out of the east with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy gets into moderate territory, reaching as high as 378 on the afternoon of July 9th, but it doesn't matter a bit with that wind thrashin' it. The water temp is sittin' at a warm 83°, which is about normal for this time of year, but you won't be enjoyin' it.
This setup actually looks way more interesting for kite surfing than for paddlin' out with a surfboard. The consistent cross-onshore wind and that bumpy, choppy wave state is exactly what those guys chase.
So, the honest truth? There's not a single standout, not one good session to point at. It's a blank run. Keep your board waxed and your eyes on the charts, because with a consistent spot like Cabarete, it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | 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 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 86 | 62 | 158 | 199 | 184 | 236 | 257 | 253 | 310 | 359 | 318 | 359 | 346 | 273 | 307 | 368 | 270 | 241 | 235 | 149 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:36AM0.60m | 1:24PM0.55m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:23PM0.22m | 7:10AM0.15m | 7:23PM0.24m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 |
 | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | 7:23 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | E 8 | E 13 | NE 13 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 44 | — | — | 184 | — | — | 253 | 4 | 7 | 318 | — | — | 273 | — | — | 270 | 10 | 4 | 149 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 86 | 62 | 158 | 199 | — | 236 | 257 | — | 310 | 359 | — | 359 | 346 | — | 307 | 368 | — | 241 | 235 | — | 135 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1079 | 843 | 152 | 506 | 843 | 14 | 1079 | 1035 | 14 | 362 | 506 | 14 | 34 | 1065 | 14 | 1003 | 362 | 14 | 34 | 1079 | 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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