Coffee Break surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 08 May 2026 AST
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Coffee Break surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coffee Break sea temperature is
27.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coffee Break this week:

The surf forecast for Coffee Break over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coffee Break in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 10th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
1.7
E
6
0.5
NE
8
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.3
E
6
1
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
0.9
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.3
E
6
0.5
NE
13
1.6
E
6
1.2
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
40
38
40
45
35
22
198
33
138
175
136
86
139
95
70
139
127
87
170
102
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
E
15
SE
20
E
25
E
15
ESE
20
E
25
E
15
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
10
SE
15
ENE
25
E
10
SE
15
E
25
E
10
SE
15
E
20
ENE
10
SSE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
High Tide
12:46PM0.32m
2:12AM0.62m
1:56PM0.35m
2:53AM0.60m
3:09PM0.41m
3:35AM0.58m
4:18PM0.49m
4:18AM0.54m
5:21PM0.59m
5:02AM0.50m
6:19PM0.68m
5:48AM0.45m
7:14PM0.77m
Low Tide
8:13AM0.20m
6:39PM0.05m
8:51AM0.20m
7:39PM0.09m
9:27AM0.17m
8:49PM0.14m
10:01AM0.12m
10:04PM0.17m
10:37AM0.06m
11:21PM0.17m
11:15AM-0.01m
00:33AM0.16m
11:57AM-0.08m
1:41AM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
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7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
7:09
7:09
7:09
Temp °C
30
30
25
30
30
26
30
31
26
30
31
26
31
32
27
31
32
26
31
32
27
31
30
26
29
29
27
30
31
27
30
31
28
32
32
30
32
31
28
31
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.4
NE
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
NE
14
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
14
0.4
NE
14
0.5
NE
13
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NE
12
Energy kJ
39
40
38
40
45
35
22
38
33
32
1
4
18
4
8
14
18
54
87
61
52
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
NE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.2
N
7
0.1
NE
14
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
16
0.1
NE
16
0.1
N
10
0.3
NE
15
Energy kJ
3
1
3
3
9
21
3
3
2
3
7
4
24
10
2
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
N
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
6
0.3
NNW
9
Energy kJ
1
1
3
3
3
1
2
4
2
4
1
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
5
0.9
E
4
0.9
E
5
0.9
E
5
1.3
E
5
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.7
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.3
E
6
1
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
0.9
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.3
E
6
0.9
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.2
E
6
Energy kJ
23
29
36
40
90
103
92
198
139
138
175
136
86
139
95
70
139
127
68
170
102
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
238
238
19
656
851
19
650
861
170
650
816
0
66
651
0
52
851
0
66
398
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
9
5
5
5
6
8
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
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Information about the Coffee Break Surf forecast

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

Coffee Break is 1 km (1 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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