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Encuentro surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 ASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.7° 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 26th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Encuentro over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | |
269 | 349 | 328 | 349 | 389 | 399 | 454 | 482 | 520 | 507 | 443 | 407 | 387 | 283 | 183 | 217 | 134 | 127 | 5 | 192 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:48PM0.55m | 3:05AM0.64m | 3:55PM0.59m | 3:58AM0.58m | 4:54PM0.62m | 4:48AM0.54m | 5:47PM0.65m | 5:36AM0.50m | 6:33PM0.68m | 6:20AM0.46m | 7:16PM0.69m | 7:03AM0.44m | 7:56PM0.70m | 7:44AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM0.18m | 9:37AM0.14m | 9:58PM0.21m | 10:22AM0.14m | 11:05PM0.23m | 11:02AM0.13m | 00:06AM0.23m | 11:40AM0.11m | 00:59AM0.22m | 12:17PM0.10m | 1:48AM0.20m | 12:53PM0.09m | 2:33AM0.19m | 1:31PM0.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 |
 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | 7:15 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 31 |
27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 11 |
 kJ | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 65 | 64 | 68 | 42 | 50 | 32 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 12 | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 16 | N 15 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | NNE 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 269 | 349 | 328 | 349 | 389 | 399 | 454 | 482 | 520 | 507 | 443 | 407 | 387 | 283 | 183 | 217 | 134 | 127 | 216 | 192 | 212 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 375 | 160 | 1 | 163 | 1001 | 1 | 375 | 375 | 1 | 381 | 375 | 1 | 114 | 377 | 0 | 114 | 48 | 0 | 48 | 375 | 1 |
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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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