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El Canal surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 AST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Canal this week:
The surf forecast for El Canal over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Canal in the next 12 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 2AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canal over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 157 | 190 | 234 | 295 | 195 | 161 | 177 | 127 | 194 | 369 | 457 | 338 | 302 | 235 | 138 | 113 | 78 | 68 | 33 | 33 | 30 | ||
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:44PM 0.68 | 5:49AM 0.50 | 6:35PM 0.67 | 6:45AM 0.54 | 7:20PM 0.66 | 7:33AM 0.59 | 8:01PM 0.64 | 8:18AM 0.63 | 8:38PM 0.62 | 8:59AM 0.66 | 9:13PM 0.58 | 9:39AM 0.67 | 9:48PM 0.54 | 10:19AM 0.68 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:13AM 0.19 | 11:49AM 0.11 | 12:56AM 0.18 | 12:46PM 0.12 | 1:34AM 0.17 | 1:38PM 0.13 | 2:08AM 0.15 | 2:26PM 0.13 | 2:40AM 0.14 | 3:12PM 0.14 | 3:11AM 0.13 | 3:57PM 0.15 | 3:44AM 0.12 | ||||||||||
Wed 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | ||
| Sunset | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 1 | - | 3 | - | 4 | 11 | - | 2 | 14 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | 5 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Amber Coast
The wind is still cross-on at El Canal (moderate winds from the ENE at Puerto Plata IN Airport 5 km from El Canal). 1.1m 8s swell from the E with a 0.4m 8s swell from the NNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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