Cabarete Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 70.39° W

Cabarete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cabarete sea temperature is
28.1° C
0.1° 

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


Cabarete surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 15th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you—this outlook for the Cabarete area is a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window, and honestly, there's not a single session that the models are calling good. The first recommendation is shot, so we're starting with a blank.

From Sunday the 12th of July right through to Monday the 27th of July, it's a long, frustrating stretch. The issue is a persistent cross-onshore wind from the East, blowing at 12 to 22 mph. That trades-off any chance of clean surf because it's chopping up the surface. The swell is there, but it's coming from the wrong direction for the reef, and the period is short—mostly between 5 and 8 seconds. That's windswell, not groundswell, so the waves are weak and disorganised. The combined energy rating is moderate throughout, bouncing between 100 and 200 (say 144), but with that wind, it's a mess.

The water temperature is sitting at 83°F, which is about average for this time of year, so that's not the issue.

The standout option here, if you're desperate, is Cabarete itself. It's a consistent reef break that loves an optimum swell from the NE. The problem is, we're getting constant East swell, which is off. Even when the swell height pushes to 5 ft, the wind is howling cross-onshore, making it choppy and lumpy. For a beginner, anything over 5 ft is too much, but here the 3 ft to 5 ft range is just blown out. For the experts, it's not worth paddling into a washing machine. The short period means the waves are fat and crumbly, not offering any real punch.

Given the relentless wind, this setup at Cabarete looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is consistent, but for us wave-chasers, it's a write-off. The forecast can always change, but for now, this is a blank run. It's not unusual for the area to get these stretches of poor conditions, but it doesn't make it any easier.

Keep your eye on the sky, but honestly, don't bother waxing up for a while.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu night).

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
153
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124
108
80
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126
173
106
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124
91
107
124
128
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154
Wind (km/h)
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E
25
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15
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30
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25
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35
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:17PM0.80m
7:01AM0.45m
8:12PM0.82m
8:03AM0.48m
9:06PM0.82m
9:04AM0.51m
9:56PM0.80m
10:03AM0.55m
10:44PM0.77m
11:01AM0.58m
11:31PM0.71m
11:59AM0.60m
00:16AM0.65m
Low Tide
12:04PM-0.03m
1:55AM0.16m
1:03PM-0.04m
2:48AM0.15m
2:03PM-0.04m
3:38AM0.13m
3:02PM-0.01m
4:26AM0.12m
4:01PM0.03m
5:12AM0.11m
5:01PM0.08m
5:56AM0.11m
6:01PM0.13m
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7:23
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Temp °C
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Feels °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.

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.

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