Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ENE 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 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Cabarete.
To be straight with you, this is a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window from August 2nd through the 17th is basically a write-off for decent surf. There are no good options on the table. The wind is locked in from the east and east-northeast, blowing a consistent 12 to 19 mph, which is cross-on at Cabarete. That means every session is going to be choppy, lumpy, and messy. The swell is small, mostly around 3 ft to 5 ft from the east or east-northeast, with short periods of 5 to 8 seconds – that’s weak, wind-driven stuff with no punch. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, hitting triple digits on some days like 223 (Sunday afternoon), but it’s all poor quality. The water is a warm 83°F with a normal anomaly of 0.4°F, so that’s not the issue – it’s the wind and the chop.
There’s literally no standout. Every single entry in the forecast is rated as poor surf conditions. The reef at Cabarete is consistent and exposed, but with this constant cross-on breeze and short-period slop, it’s just not going to shape up. It’s one of those blank runs that can happen here when the trade winds are too strong and onshore. For a spot like this, a 16-day gap with no quality surf is not unheard of, but it’s a bummer.
If you’re a kiter, this setup looks more interesting than paddling. The moderate to fresh winds and lumpy waves might be your thing. But for a surfer looking for a clean wave, there’s nothing to recommend. The forecast can change, but right now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 223 | 183 | 131 | 200 | 121 | 111 | 128 | 75 | 56 | 73 | 58 | 58 | 106 | 141 | 135 | 206 | 128 | 82 | 112 | 126 |
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-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:27PM0.60m | 12:07PM0.60m | 00:04AM0.56m | 12:58PM0.62m | 00:45AM0.52m | 1:53PM0.64m | 1:32AM0.48m | 2:54PM0.67m | 2:26AM0.44m | 3:58PM0.69m | 3:29AM0.42m | 5:03PM0.72m | 4:39AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.18m | 5:47AM0.13m | 6:12PM0.20m | 6:23AM0.11m | 7:12PM0.22m | 7:04AM0.09m | 8:18PM0.23m | 7:52AM0.06m | 9:28PM0.23m | 8:47AM0.04m | 10:39PM0.23m | 9:48AM0.03m | 11:44PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | N 10 | ENE 7 | E 11 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 | — | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | 183 | — | — | 121 | — | — | 75 | 56 | 2 | 58 | 2 | 3 | 141 | 7 | — | 128 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | E 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 10 | — | — | NE 9 | — | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | — | 14 | — | 12 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | E 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 223 | — | 131 | 200 | — | 111 | 128 | — | — | 73 | — | 58 | 106 | — | 135 | 206 | — | 82 | 112 | 126 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 506 | 1035 | 14 | 506 | 824 | 14 | 637 | 1003 | 14 | 637 | 368 | 5 | 368 | 619 | 5 | 282 | 915 | 14 | 915 | 915 |
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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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