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El Canal surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 ASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
El Canal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Canal sea temperature is
27.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Canal this week:
The surf forecast for El Canal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Canal in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 13th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 19th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canal over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | |
131 | 192 | 179 | 114 | 206 | 145 | 73 | 173 | 119 | 82 | 194 | 173 | 94 | 205 | 217 | 199 | 266 | 245 | 214 | 239 | 252 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:11PM0.62m | 5:09AM0.56m | 6:04PM0.69m | 6:00AM0.54m | 6:55PM0.76m | 6:52AM0.52m | 7:47PM0.81m | 7:44AM0.50m | 8:40PM0.85m | 8:37AM0.48m | 9:33PM0.86m | 9:31AM0.48m | 10:28PM0.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:46AM0.15m | 11:24PM0.22m | 11:26AM0.11m | 00:26AM0.19m | 12:08PM0.06m | 1:24AM0.16m | 12:53PM0.02m | 2:21AM0.13m | 1:41PM-0.02m | 3:18AM0.11m | 2:31PM-0.04m | 4:14AM0.11m | 3:24PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | NE 14 | NNE 16 | NNE 15 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | E 7 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 8 | N 7 |
 kJ | 3 | 1 | 8 | 24 | 23 | 33 | 62 | 60 | 53 | 82 | 61 | 52 | 50 | 45 | 43 | 31 | 32 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | NE 14 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 14 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NE 13 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | NE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 61 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 16 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | N 11 | — | NE 15 | N 8 | NE 11 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 33 | 12 | 19 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 131 | 192 | 179 | 114 | 206 | 145 | 73 | 173 | 119 | — | 194 | 173 | 94 | 205 | 217 | 199 | 266 | 245 | 214 | 239 | 252 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 520 | 520 | 0 | 19 | 375 | 0 | 1 | 375 | 0 | 48 | 520 | 0 | 48 | 1086 | 1 | 520 | 375 | 0 | 48 | 520 | 0 |
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Information about the El Canal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Canal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Canal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Canal 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 (El Canal) 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 El Canal 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.
El Canal is 18 km (11 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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