El Chinchorro (Red Beach) surf break

El Chinchorro (Red Beach) surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 19 Feb 2026 AST
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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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Feb 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 21st Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 21st Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 22nd Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Chinchorro (Red Beach) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.3
ESE
1
SE
1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.7
SE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)666667777777777777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1722436667163939612811513611212110469888849375359
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
20
ESE
10
N
10
ENE
15
SE
10
N
15
NE
20
SE
10
N
10
E
15
SE
5
NW
10
SE
15
SSE
5
NNW
15
NE
10
SE
15
N
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crossoncross-
off
cross-
on
onglassononoffcrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:12AM
0.20
12:09AM
0.16
5:26AM 11:16AM
0.15 0.17
1:40AM
0.19
4:39AM
0.22
5:30AM
0.24
6:18AM
0.27
7:03AM
0.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:04PM
0.12
4:00AM
0.15
7:33AM
0.15
6:43PM
0.11
4:30PM
0.08
4:32PM
0.05
4:54PM
0.02
5:26PM
0.01
6:05PM
0.00
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise7:05--7:05--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:01--7:01--
Sunset-6:42--6:42--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:44--6:44-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------1-3---21---
Temp. °C262825262725262825262725252725262724252823
Feels °C (?)272827282828272727282728272728252725242623
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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 12 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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