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 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Chinchorro (Red Beach) sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.7° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ESE swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 12th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.6
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
263
145
151
128
108
99
138
147
265
210
210
183
142
178
214
147
173
132
234
176
276
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
ESE
15
N
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
NNE
15
E
20
SE
10
NNE
10
ENE
20
SE
15
NNE
15
ENE
20
SE
10
N
15
ESE
15
SE
10
NNE
5
ENE
15
SE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:01PM0.34m
10:46PM0.34m
11:30PM0.33m
00:11AM0.30m
00:44AM0.27m
1:04AM0.23m
7:22PM0.16m
00:57AM0.18m
Low Tide
11:50AM-0.04m
12:26PM-0.04m
1:01PM-0.02m
1:30PM0.00m
1:45PM0.04m
10:15AM0.07m
10:03AM0.09m
8:46PM0.16m
clear
clear
clear
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thunderstorm
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6:09
6:11
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6:11
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7:20
7:20
7:20
7:19
7:19
7:19
7:19
 mm
1
Temp °C
30
31
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
28
29
27
29
30
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
Feels °C
31
31
29
31
31
31
30
29
30
30
30
30
29
30
30
30
29
30
31
29
31
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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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