El Chinchorro (Red Beach) Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.42° N 70.01° W

El Chinchorro (Red Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Chinchorro (Red Beach) sea temperature is
29.7°C
1.0° 

El Chinchorro (Red Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Chinchorro (Red Beach) surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSE swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SE swell.

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 Friday (Oct 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Chinchorro (Red Beach) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 24th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chinchorro (Red Beach) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Rating
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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6
0.6
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6
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0.5
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0.9
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6
1.1
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7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
19
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21
28
33
68
73
70
132
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
E
10
SSE
0
NNE
10
E
10
SSE
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N
10
E
10
SSE
5
WNW
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SE
15
SSE
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WNW
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S
10
N
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NE
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ESE
25
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Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
5:35PM0.22m
6:04PM0.22m
2:46AM0.08m
8:50AM0.11m
6:17PM0.21m
8:49AM0.14m
6:03PM0.20m
8:53AM0.17m
5:51PM0.18m
9:02AM0.20m
5:39PM0.15m
Low Tide
3:37AM0.02m
4:04AM0.05m
1:42AM0.08m
10:36AM0.11m
1:07AM0.09m
11:45AM0.12m
1:09AM0.09m
12:54PM0.13m
1:16AM0.09m
2:13PM0.13m
1:22AM0.07m
clear
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rain showers
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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