Encuentro surf break

Encuentro surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 AST
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Encuentro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Encuentro sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Encuentro this week:

The surf forecast for Encuentro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Encuentro in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 1st Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 1st Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 1st Apr)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Encuentro over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
4
1
1
2
2
2
4
1
0
3
1
1
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NE
2.5
NE
2.4
NE
2.2
NE
2.3
NE
2.3
NE
2.2
NE
2.1
NE
2.1
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.3
NE
2.2
NE
2.2
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.3
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)1010101011111010109910101010999998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1475126110668691223123295193483873975510198819701042796826808516453375
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
10
SE
20
E
25
E
15
SE
15
E
20
E
10
SSE
10
E
5
NNW
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrossoffcrosscross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:59PM
0.66
8:17AM
0.60
8:43PM
0.69
8:55AM
0.57
9:24PM
0.71
9:32AM
0.53
10:05PM
0.71
10:08AM
0.49
10:46PM
0.70
10:45AM
0.46
11:28PM
0.67
11:23AM
0.43
12:12AM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
0.14
2:12AM
0.13
2:16PM
0.12
3:01AM
0.14
2:50PM
0.11
3:47AM
0.14
3:24PM
0.10
4:33AM
0.15
3:59PM
0.09
5:18AM
0.17
4:35PM
0.10
6:06AM
0.19
5:13PM
0.11
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--
Sunset-6:54--6:55--6:55--6:55--6:55--6:57--6:57-
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thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
65113352262-2--1-24-515
Temp. °C242423242523242523252624262624272824282825
Feels °C (?)232324232523242423252526262424272626292928
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Information about the Encuentro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Encuentro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Encuentro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Encuentro 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 (Encuentro) 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 Encuentro 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.

Encuentro is 18 km (11 miles) from Puerto Plata. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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