
Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 378 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the outlook for Cabarete over this whole stretch is a tough one to write. We're looking at a long, drawn-out period of cross-onshore winds and short-period windswell, and the conditions just aren't cooperating for a proper surf session. Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, the setup is more interesting for a kiteboarder than a paddle surfer.
It kicks off on Monday, the 6th of July, with a moderate cross-onshore breeze from the east at 16 mph. The swell is a meagre 5 ft from the east with a short period of 7 seconds, making for a choppy, lumpy mess. The combined energy is weak, sitting at 184. Water temp is a warm 83°, which is about normal for the time of year, but you won't be enjoying it much with these conditions.
The pattern doesn't let up. Tuesday through the rest of the week, and right into the following week, it's the same story: persistent easterly winds, mostly at 16 to 22 mph, keeping the sea blown-out and unappealing. The swell size bounces between 3 ft and 6 ft, all short-period windswell. The wave energy creeps up to a moderate 359 on Thursday the 9th, but it's all messy, cross-onshore junk.
There is a brief flicker of hope on Sunday the 19th of July. For the morning, the wind turns onshore from the ENE at 12 mph, which is the cleanest we’ll see it. The swell is just 4 ft from the east with a period of 7 seconds. It’s still not great, and with the energy down at 140, it’s the only time where you could possibly find a scrappy little wave at the reef. Even then, it's far from a standout.
The bottom line? There are no good surfing options in this 16-day window. The forecast is consistently poor, and for this area, a blank run like this, while frustrating, is more normal than you'd hope. We're stuck in a rut of easterly trade winds that just won't let up. Keep an eye on the charts, 'cause it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, I'd leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 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 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
184 | 184 | 189 | 243 | 257 | 280 | 318 | 318 | 378 | 359 | 318 | 273 | 307 | 346 | 277 | 208 | 229 | 153 | 122 | 153 | 129 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:17PM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:55AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | NE 13 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 280 | — | — | 273 | — | — | — | 8 | 9 | 153 | 8 | 8 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | N 12 | N 11 | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | — | N 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 |
184 | 184 | 189 | 243 | 257 | 280 | 318 | 318 | 378 | 359 | 318 | — | 307 | 346 | 277 | 208 | 229 | — | 122 | 153 | 129 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 506 | 1005 | 14 | 679 | 1035 | 14 | 362 | 1065 | 14 | 1079 | 915 | 14 | 1079 | 362 | 14 | 1035 | 1079 | 14 | 679 | 1009 | 14 |
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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.
Cabarete is 32 km (20 miles) from Puerto Plata. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










