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El Chinchorro (Red Beach) surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic
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El Chinchorro (Red Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Chinchorro (Red Beach) sea temperature is
26.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Chinchorro (Red Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for El Chinchorro (Red Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Chinchorro (Red Beach) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chinchorro (Red Beach) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 77 | 76 | 51 | 30 | 37 | 24 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 47 | 58 | 34 | 47 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:11AM 0.24 | 1:17AM 0.25 | 2:39AM 0.26 | 4:24AM 0.27 | 5:38AM 0.28 | 6:30AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:00PM 0.08 | 2:47PM 0.05 | 2:55PM 0.02 | 3:17PM -0.00 | 3:46PM -0.01 | 4:17PM -0.00 | 4:49PM 0.02 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - |
Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
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Information about the El Chinchorro (Red Beach) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Chinchorro (Red Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Chinchorro (Red Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Chinchorro (Red Beach) 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 Chinchorro (Red Beach)) 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 Chinchorro (Red Beach) 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 Chinchorro (Red Beach) is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Bajos de Haina. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bajos de Haina. Bajos de Haina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











