Cabarete Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 70.39° W

Cabarete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cabarete sea temperature is
28.6° C
0.3° 

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


Cabarete surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with 239 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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 surf outlook for Cabarete over the next 16 days, starting from the first day of August. Straight up – it’s a rough stretch for paddle surfing around here. The whole period is dominated by persistent cross-onshore winds from the east and east-northeast, and that’s going to keep things choppy, lumpy, and generally messy. The swell is consistently small to moderate, with heights mostly between 2.3ft and 4.9ft, and the period is short, hovering around 5 to 8 seconds. That’s mostly windswell – lacks the punch and shape you’d want for a good session. There’s a gap of no real surf on offer for almost the entire 16-day window, with the only flicker of something surfable coming right at the very tail end.

Right from the start, Saturday the 1st of August, it’s a no-go. Winds are 22 mph from the east, cross-on, making it lumpy, and the swell at 4.9ft with that 8-second period is just ugly. This pattern locks in. Sunday the 2nd to Tuesday the 4th: more of the same – cross-on winds 16 to 19 mph, 3.6ft to 4.6ft of short-period slop. The energy is weak to moderate – the combined swell energy sits between 113 and 280, which is barely moving. It’s poor.

Wednesday the 5th through to Friday the 7th, the swell drops a bit further, down to 2.6ft to 4.3ft, but the wind stays onshore, and the energy drops to as low as 56. The water temperature is 83.5°, which is about average for this time of year – not a standout, just warm and typical.

The only chance of anything half-decent appears on Friday the 14th of August, in the afternoon. The wind shifts to south-southeast and becomes a moderate cross-offshore breeze at 12 mph, which cleans things up a bit. The swell is still short-period at 7 seconds and 4.9ft from the east, but the combined energy bumps up to 243 – that’s moderate. The wave comment says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s not a sure thing. For Cabarete, a reef break that’s exposed to swell from the northeast, this east swell isn’t optimal, and the short period means it won’t wrap in cleanly. It’s a low-confidence option, but it’s the only window in the whole forecast that might be worth a paddle. Even then, don't expect greatness.

Beyond that, Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see the swell nudge up – 4.6ft to 6.9ft by Sunday afternoon, with energy hitting 579, which is moderate to strong. But the wind stays cross-on from the east at 16 to 22 mph, trashing the surface. That kind of setup, with significant swell and poor quality, is more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.

Honestly, it’s a long, blank run here. The break is consistent, but the conditions are just not cooperating. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board at home.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:52PM0.64m
11:19AM0.57m
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
Low Tide
4:29PM0.16m
5:15AM0.15m
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
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Temp °C
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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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