El Chinchorro (Red Beach) Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.42° N 70.01° W

El Chinchorro (Red Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Chinchorro (Red Beach) sea temperature is
29.8°C
1.1° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ESE swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 17th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
6
1.5
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7
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
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0.8
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0.8
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0.8
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0.8
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0.9
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7
0.9
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0.9
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0.8
SE
7
1
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6
0.9
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
215
160
156
128
93
118
73
47
46
53
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54
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61
76
70
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
5
NNE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
N
10
ESE
15
SE
5
NE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
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E
10
ESE
15
SE
5
NE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
NE
Wind State
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on
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:26PM0.22m
6:12PM0.23m
6:50PM0.23m
7:25PM0.24m
8:45AM0.06m
7:55PM0.24m
8:44AM0.08m
8:21PM0.24m
8:43AM0.10m
8:43PM0.22m
Low Tide
4:01AM0.01m
4:36AM0.01m
5:15AM0.03m
5:54AM0.05m
6:33AM0.07m
7:06AM0.10m
2:48AM0.12m
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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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