Encuentro surf break

Encuentro surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 26 May 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
27.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 28th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 28th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 26th May)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.4
E
5
0.5
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.1
N
11
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
7
0.1
N
15
0.5
E
8
0.2
NNE
12
2
E
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
761
583
408
337
267
199
195
135
72
100
27
86
2
98
86
4
30
15
308
198
238
Wind (km/h)
30
E
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
15
ESE
25
E
25
E
10
SSE
15
E
25
E
10
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SSE
15
ESE
25
E
10
SSE
15
ESE
25
E
15
SE
20
SE
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:47PM0.65m
5:36AM0.50m
6:33PM0.68m
6:20AM0.46m
7:16PM0.69m
7:03AM0.44m
7:56PM0.70m
7:44AM0.42m
8:36PM0.71m
8:25AM0.41m
9:17PM0.71m
9:07AM0.40m
9:57PM0.70m
9:49AM0.41m
Low Tide
00:06AM0.23m
11:40AM0.11m
00:59AM0.22m
12:17PM0.10m
1:48AM0.20m
12:53PM0.09m
2:33AM0.19m
1:31PM0.08m
3:16AM0.18m
2:11PM0.07m
3:58AM0.18m
2:51PM0.08m
4:40AM0.19m
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
Temp °C
27
25
27
28
26
28
28
26
30
31
27
31
33
28
31
32
29
30
31
28
31
25
25
27
27
27
28
29
27
31
30
28
31
32
29
32
33
32
31
31
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.1
NE
12
0.5
E
7
0.3
NE
7
0.1
N
11
1.1
E
6
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.5
E
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
Energy kJ
9
16
21
31
30
43
42
30
28
5
27
8
2
95
2
2
30
15
14
12
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
NE
15
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
12
0.4
NE
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
6
5
5
8
10
17
15
13
5
5
14
2
2
4
7
3
7
7
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
14
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
15
Energy kJ
7
2
5
2
3
7
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.4
E
5
1
E
5
0.9
ESE
7
1.6
E
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
E
7
1.5
E
6
1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
5
2
E
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
Energy kJ
761
583
408
337
267
199
195
135
72
100
57
86
171
98
86
139
72
80
308
198
238
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
377
1
1087
377
1
375
375
0
1
423
0
0
48
0
0
423
0
520
385
19
520
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
9
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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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