Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 315 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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+) | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I'm looking at the outlook for Cabarete. Let's be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. The whole 16-day window from Friday the 21st of August through to Saturday the 5th of September is a total write-off for any decent surf. We're looking at a solid two-week-plus dry spell. Every single session in the forecast is flagged as "poor surf conditions," and that's not just a casual comment.
The problem is a classic one for this coast: persistent cross-onshore winds from the east and east-northeast, blowing at 12 to 22 mph basically every day. That's turning what little swell we have into a choppy, lumpy mess. The swell itself is weak, with combined energy values mostly sitting in the double digits (134, 146, 145) and only occasionally creeping into the low triple digits, which is still weak to moderate energy at best. The swell periods are short, between 6 and 8 seconds, meaning these are weak, wind-driven waves, not groundswell with any real push. The swell heights range from 3 ft to 6 ft, but none of it matters with that wind.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Cabarete is a consistent reef break that can handle swell, and it's exposed to the northeast, which is the direction the optimum swell comes from. But with the wind hammering it from the east, it's just not on. If you're looking to paddle surf, you're out of luck. Honestly, with that steady cross-onshore breeze and a bumpy, choppy ocean, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. We'll keep an eye on it, but for now, the message is clear: save your energy.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 88 | 123 | 135 | 89 | 88 | 127 | 45 | 46 | 82 | 62 | 74 | 89 | 86 | 81 | 97 | 64 | 64 | 315 | 284 |
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 |
High Tide | 2:32AM0.39m | 4:05PM0.59m | 3:28AM0.37m | 5:01PM0.59m | 4:28AM0.37m | 5:53PM0.61m | 5:27AM0.39m | 6:39PM0.63m | 6:21AM0.42m | 7:20PM0.65m | 7:11AM0.46m | 7:57PM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:45PM0.25m | 8:49AM0.12m | 10:47PM0.25m | 9:42AM0.12m | 11:42PM0.25m | 10:36AM0.12m | 00:30AM0.24m | 11:29AM0.12m | 1:10AM0.23m | 12:19PM0.12m | 1:46AM0.22m | 1:08PM0.12m | 2:19AM0.20m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 7:06 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | NNE 8 | E 5 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 12 | N 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 16 | NE 15 |
| kJ | 35 | 5 | 5 | 89 | 88 | 6 | 45 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 64 | 64 | 10 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | E 13 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | E 12 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 7 | E 8 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | NNE 8 | E 12 | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 11 | NE 18 | NE 12 | N 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 6 | E 8 | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 88 | 123 | 135 | — | 48 | 127 | — | 46 | 82 | 62 | 74 | 89 | 86 | 81 | 97 | — | — | 315 | 284 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 679 | 824 | 14 | 506 | 824 | 14 | 34 | 1010 | 32 | 679 | 824 | 14 | 637 | 637 | 5 | 364 | 506 | 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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