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Lat Long: 9.23° N 83.84° W

Dominical Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dominical sea temperature is
30.1°C
2.4° 

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


Dominical surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dominical this week:

The surf forecast for Dominical over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dominical in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 22nd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 22nd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 22nd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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16
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0.4
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18
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16
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
421
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372
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573
382
367
357
277
138
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Wind (km/h)
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5
SSW
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High Tide
00:05AM2.36m
12:30PM2.27m
00:48AM2.54m
1:15PM2.41m
1:29AM2.73m
1:57PM2.55m
2:09AM2.88m
2:39PM2.67m
2:51AM2.99m
3:21PM2.74m
3:34AM3.03m
4:06PM2.77m
Low Tide
5:47PM0.78m
6:24AM0.70m
6:32PM0.66m
7:07AM0.49m
7:15PM0.52m
7:49AM0.30m
7:56PM0.39m
8:30AM0.13m
8:38PM0.27m
9:11AM0.02m
9:21PM0.21m
9:55AM-0.03m
10:06PM0.20m
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
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Information about the Dominical Surf forecast

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