Encuentro surf break

Encuentro surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 06 Apr 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
26.9° 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 6th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 11th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
1
3
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.2
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.2
E
1.2
ENE
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)989888888581110101111111091010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)311284258277224149196167114129214319302312337359308246215271313
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
10
S
10
E
5
SE
10
S
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
E
25
E
15
SE
15
E
20
E
10
SE
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:12AM
0.65
12:03PM
0.40
12:59AM
0.62
12:48PM
0.39
1:49AM
0.61
1:41PM
0.39
2:42AM
0.60
2:43PM
0.40
3:35AM
0.60
3:47PM
0.43
4:26AM
0.61
4:48PM
0.48
5:15AM
0.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
0.11
6:56AM
0.21
5:55PM
0.13
7:49AM
0.23
6:42PM
0.15
8:45AM
0.24
7:36PM
0.18
9:38AM
0.25
8:38PM
0.20
10:25AM
0.24
9:42PM
0.21
11:06AM
0.22
10:46PM
0.20
11:43AM
0.20
Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise--6:31--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:26
Sunset6:57--6:57--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:59--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
35-44-51-32-11-2---21
Temp. °C282528302629292628282528282528272526272426
Feels °C (?)282830312931312829282729272729272727272527
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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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