Cabarete Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.74° N 70.39° W

Cabarete Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 31 Jul 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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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+) 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – this run looks like a real struggle. The whole 16-day window is just one long stretch of what we’d call “poor surf conditions.” There’s no standout day, no hidden gem, nothing that screams “get in the water.” The wind is almost always cross-onshore from the east, which is just junk for the wave face. The swell is weak and short-period, mostly around 6 to 8 seconds, so it’s breaking all mushy and disorganised. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, hitting a few hundred (206 to 307) on the biggest days, but it’s just not connecting with the wind.

The only break in the report is Cabarete, a reef set-up that’s exposed to the swell. The optimum swell direction here is from the NE, but we’re getting swell from the E and ENE, which is close but not ideal. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Because the wind is consistently cross-onshore and often a fresh breeze (15 to 22 mph), the sea is going to be lumpy and choppy. The wave heights hover around 4 ft to 5 ft, but with that short period, the power is just not there. For a few days around the 12th and 13th of August, we do see the swell kick up to 5 ft and the period stretches to 8 seconds, but the wind stays cross-on, so it’s still messy. That’s really the only “bigger” pulse, but it’s not clean enough to get excited about.

Given the constant onshore wind and the beach-reef setup, this honestly looks more like a kiteboarder’s window than a paddler’s paradise. There’s nothing here that’s worth chasing for a surf. If you’re desperate, you might find a grovelly little wave on the glassiest morning, but there isn’t one in the forecast. It’s a long gap of flat to poor conditions, and that’s just how it goes sometimes.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, I’d save the wax.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon).

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Period (s)
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
1:53PM0.64m
1:32AM0.48m
2:54PM0.67m
2:26AM0.44m
Low Tide
4:43AM0.17m
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
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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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