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Lat Long: 9.23° N 83.84° W

Dominical Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dominical sea temperature is
30.2°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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dominical in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 11th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 12th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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0.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
285
176
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348
309
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640
567
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427
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186
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307
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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NNE
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:28PM2.69m
2:43AM2.90m
3:08PM2.71m
3:20AM2.90m
3:46PM2.69m
3:57AM2.85m
4:24PM2.63m
4:33AM2.75m
5:01PM2.53m
5:10AM2.62m
5:39PM2.40m
5:49AM2.48m
6:21PM2.26m
Low Tide
8:31PM0.29m
8:59AM0.14m
9:10PM0.28m
9:37AM0.13m
9:47PM0.31m
10:14AM0.16m
10:24PM0.38m
10:51AM0.25m
11:01PM0.48m
11:29AM0.36m
11:39PM0.61m
12:09PM0.51m
00:20AM0.75m
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Temp °C
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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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