Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 381 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me be straight with you. I’ve looked at the charts for Cabarete for the next 16 days, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch for surfing. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of onshore wind and messy conditions that just won’t let up.
Starting now and running right through, the wind is hammering in from the east and east-northeast at 12 to 22 mph, always cross-onshore. That’s putting a chop and lump on everything. The swell is hanging around the 3 to 6 ft mark, coming from the east with a short, weak period of just 5 to 8 seconds. The wave energy is moderate at best, with values from 45 up to 458 (moderate to strong later on). But with that wind, it’s all just messy, blown-out surf. The water temp is sitting at a pretty normal 83°F, so at least it’s warm, but that doesn’t help the waves.
Even when the swell tries to pick up a bit around August 7th and August 13th, with energy hitting 304 and 458 respectively, the wind stays on it. The swell direction is from the east, which is not the optimum NE for Cabarete’s reef setup. The period is still short, so there’s no real power or shape. Every single entry in the forecast says “poor surf conditions” with a score of 0/10. There are no standouts, no hidden gems. It’s a complete blank run.
This kind of prolonged onshore flow is not unusual for the area, but it’s still a bummer. If you’re a kitesurfer, that consistent cross-on wind might look tasty, but for a surfer, there’s nothing to get excited about for the next two weeks. The only change is the wind might drop to around 9 mph on the morning of August 6th, but it’s still cross-onshore and the swell is weak.
So, I’m sorry to say, leave the boards in the bag and wait for a better forecast. The waves here just aren’t playing ball.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon 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 Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 6 | 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 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 141 | 128 | 221 | 381 | 273 | 245 | 287 | 223 | 217 | 326 | 241 | 181 | 245 | 177 | 127 | 172 | 176 | 121 | 154 | 73 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:09PM0.68m | 9:04AM0.47m | 9:44PM0.68m | 9:49AM0.51m | 10:18PM0.67m | 10:34AM0.54m | 10:52PM0.64m | 11:19AM0.57m | 11:27PM0.60m | 12:07PM0.60m | 00:04AM0.56m | 12:58PM0.62m | 00:45AM0.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:12PM0.10m | 3:38AM0.20m | 2:57PM0.11m | 4:11AM0.19m | 3:42PM0.13m | 4:43AM0.17m | 4:29PM0.16m | 5:15AM0.15m | 5:18PM0.18m | 5:47AM0.13m | 6:12PM0.20m | 6:23AM0.11m | 7:12PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 223 | 217 | — | 241 | 181 | — | 177 | 127 | — | 176 | — | — | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 141 | 128 | 221 | 381 | 273 | 245 | 287 | — | — | 326 | — | — | 245 | — | — | 172 | — | 121 | 154 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 14 | 506 | 362 | 14 | 1079 | 821 | 14 | 35 | 637 | 14 | 637 | 637 | 5 | 743 | 375 | 14 | 368 | 282 | 14 |
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