Encuentro surf break

Encuentro surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 24 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
26.6° 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 (Mar 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 2PM. 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 25th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 25th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 31st Mar)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
E
0.5
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.9
N
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.5
NNE
1.3
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
2.4
NNE
2.5
NNE
Period(s) (?)88812111010109910998896671111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)969695701401291801701047314813299101804314517824413961400
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
10
SE
15
ENE
20
E
10
SE
15
E
20
E
10
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:43PM
0.46
1:50AM
0.73
1:45PM
0.44
2:56AM
0.71
2:55PM
0.45
4:03AM
0.69
4:10PM
0.47
5:06AM
0.68
5:19PM
0.51
6:02AM
0.67
6:20PM
0.56
6:52AM
0.65
7:12PM
0.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
0.05
8:36AM
0.19
7:51PM
0.07
9:42AM
0.20
9:01PM
0.09
10:44AM
0.20
10:13PM
0.11
11:38AM
0.19
11:21PM
0.12
12:24PM
0.17
12:24AM
0.13
1:05PM
0.16
1:20AM
0.13
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-6:53--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:54--6:54--6:54-
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Rain (mm)
--1---11-1253172477413
Temp. °C252523252523252624262624252623232424242523
Feels °C (?)242323252424262625262625262524242524242422
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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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