Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, E swell with 535 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. 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 (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Cabarete over the next 16 days is a tough one to write. We’re looking at a long stretch of onshore wind and messy conditions, so don’t go getting your hopes up too high.
The main issue is the wind. It’s going to be blowing from the east and east-southeast for the entire period, right into the face of the swell. This means cross-onshore winds are the story from Thursday the 13th of August, all the way through to the end of the month. The swell is coming from the same direction, so there’s no shelter from the chop. The wave energy is weak to moderate most of the time, with combined energy values (102) starting off low, building to a moderate 545 on Monday the 17th, but it’s all a jumbled mess.
Let’s break it down. For the first week, from Thursday the 13th through to about Wednesday the 19th, the swell is on the small side, around 3ft to 6ft, with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds. That’s pure wind swell, and with the wind howling at 15 to 22 mph, it’s going to be chopped and lumpy. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there. Honestly, Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are a write-off. The surf is poor, and the setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddling into a washing machine.
There is a little pulse of longer-period swell around Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, pushing 5ft to 6ft with a period of 10 seconds. The energy jumps up to 545 (combined energy) which is a moderate pulse, but don’t get excited. The cross-onshore wind is still there, so it’ll be a bumpy, lumpy ride. Not a total loss if you’re desperate, but not a standout by any means.
The second week, from the 20th of August onwards, the swell drops back down. Heights sit between 2ft and 5ft, and the period is short again, 6 to 8 seconds. The wind refuses to let up, and we’re back to weak to moderate energy, with values like 89 (combined energy) on the 24th. The only glimmer is on Sunday the 23rd of August, when the wind swings briefly to the SSE at 9 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore condition. The swell is only 3ft with a 6-second period, so it’s small and weak, but it’s the cleanest window we’ll see. That morning is your best bet for a couple of clean, if small, waves.
The long and short of it is: there are no real standouts in this 16-day window. The consistent east wind is the enemy, and the swell is mostly weak and short-period. If you’ve got a kite, you’ll have a ball. For a surf, Sunday the 23rd morning is the only time I’d even bother paddling out. Otherwise, save your energy and wait for the next forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
73 | 100 | 176 | 239 | 328 | 328 | 233 | 196 | 233 | 273 | 253 | 257 | 403 | 535 | 463 | 282 | 185 | 235 | 160 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:46PM0.77m | 8:52AM0.58m | 9:32PM0.74m | 9:47AM0.62m | 10:16PM0.70m | 10:40AM0.65m | 10:58PM0.64m | 11:32AM0.65m | 11:39PM0.58m | 12:23PM0.65m | 00:19AM0.52m | 1:15PM0.63m | 1:00AM0.46m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:08AM0.13m | 2:55PM0.04m | 3:50AM0.11m | 3:52PM0.07m | 4:31AM0.10m | 4:48PM0.11m | 5:11AM0.09m | 5:44PM0.15m | 5:51AM0.09m | 6:41PM0.19m | 6:31AM0.10m | 7:40PM0.22m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
7:12 | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | E 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 |
73 | 100 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 233 | 14 | 13 | 273 | 253 | 28 | 403 | 535 | 463 | 282 | 185 | 8 | 160 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 14 | — | — | N 14 | NNE 13 | — | — | NNE 11 | NE 11 | E 15 | E 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | NNE 8 |
3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 17 | — | — | 24 | 29 | 4 | 48 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | — | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — |
— | — | 176 | 239 | 328 | 328 | — | 196 | 233 | — | — | 257 | — | — | — | — | — | 235 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 34 | 362 | 14 | 362 | 1079 | 14 | 679 | 1079 | 14 | 247 | 247 | 14 | 247 | 362 | 0 | 34 | 152 | 0 |
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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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