Caracoles surf break

Caracoles surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 AST
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Caracoles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caracoles sea temperature is
27.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Caracoles surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with 239 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caracoles this week:

The surf forecast for Caracoles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caracoles in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 3rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 6th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
7
1.2
ESE
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
N
11
0.7
N
10
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
9
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
41
62
48
28
36
72
70
139
88
149
100
124
98
181
205
111
230
230
111
220
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
5
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
5
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
5
S
20
E
25
ESE
10
SSE
25
ESE
25
ESE
5
SSE
20
ESE
25
ESE
10
SE
20
ESE
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:46PM0.61m
8:17AM0.31m
9:26PM0.61m
8:59AM0.31m
10:07PM0.61m
9:43AM0.31m
10:48PM0.60m
10:28AM0.32m
11:27PM0.59m
11:16AM0.33m
00:05AM0.58m
12:08PM0.35m
00:42AM0.57m
1:02PM0.38m
Low Tide
3:35AM0.18m
2:03PM0.06m
4:19AM0.18m
2:43PM0.06m
5:02AM0.18m
3:24PM0.08m
5:45AM0.19m
4:06PM0.10m
6:27AM0.20m
4:50PM0.13m
7:05AM0.20m
5:38PM0.17m
7:41AM0.20m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
Temp °C
29
26
28
30
27
29
29
27
28
30
26
27
29
26
28
29
26
28
28
26
28
29
28
29
31
30
29
28
29
27
29
28
26
28
28
27
27
27
28
26
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.7
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.4
NNE
11
0.9
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.7
N
10
0.7
N
10
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
9
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
7
0.5
SE
7
Energy kJ
12
41
62
19
28
36
72
68
37
88
121
100
96
98
181
205
111
230
230
111
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
SE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
11
0.3
N
13
0.5
N
12
0.8
N
11
0.5
E
8
0.5
SE
7
0.6
E
8
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.8
E
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.4
NNE
10
Energy kJ
12
11
8
4
19
19
28
70
32
72
149
29
26
47
58
31
94
43
42
99
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.3
SE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
8
0.4
SE
6
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
12
0.1
N
8
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.7
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
11
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.5
SE
7
0.2
NNW
9
Energy kJ
4
6
4
1
9
29
29
1
36
23
27
96
70
58
25
64
1
1
25
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
1.2
ESE
7
0.8
SE
7
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.9
SSE
7
1.2
E
9
Energy kJ
27
48
20
27
29
139
54
95
124
59
26
19
35
23
25
77
220
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
295
0
180
295
147
180
210
147
180
149
0
149
155
0
151
295
0
151
201
158
158
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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Information about the Caracoles Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Caracoles provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Caracoles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caracoles 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 (Caracoles) 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 Caracoles 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.

Caracoles is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Salvaleon de Higuey. If you plan a holiday in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic, look for hotels and other accommodation in Salvaleon de Higuey. Salvaleon de Higuey has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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