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Gun Point surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic
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Gun Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gun Point sea temperature is
27.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gun Point this week:
The surf forecast for Gun Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gun Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 6th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 6th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 11th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gun Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 5 | NE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | |
49 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 31 | 55 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 39 | 39 | 52 | 50 | 68 | 89 | 96 | 144 | 171 | 89 | 73 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:45PM0.65m | 11:39AM0.38m | 00:28AM0.63m | 12:27PM0.39m | 1:12AM0.62m | 1:21PM0.40m | 1:57AM0.61m | 2:20PM0.43m | 2:42AM0.60m | 3:20PM0.47m | 3:29AM0.58m | 4:18PM0.53m | 4:18AM0.57m | 5:12PM0.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:35AM0.20m | 5:21PM0.13m | 7:23AM0.21m | 6:08PM0.17m | 8:09AM0.22m | 7:02PM0.20m | 8:52AM0.22m | 8:04PM0.22m | 9:32AM0.21m | 9:11PM0.23m | 10:09AM0.18m | 10:20PM0.23m | 10:47AM0.15m | ||||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
7:06 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 |
28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 14 |
31 | 46 | 45 | 30 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 39 | 39 | 21 | 50 | 51 | 39 | 34 | 33 | 2 | 26 | 24 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 10 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | N 14 | NE 18 |
49 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 |
11 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 2 | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
1 | 17 | 20 | 46 | 31 | 55 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 52 | 41 | 68 | 89 | 96 | 144 | 171 | 89 | 73 | 125 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 625 | 0 | 625 | 248 | 27 | 675 | 248 | 9 | 40 | 830 | 9 | 675 | 643 | 27 | 675 | 881 | 27 | 512 | 643 |
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Information about the Gun Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gun Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gun Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gun Point 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 (Gun Point) 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 Gun Point 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.
Gun Point is 26 km (16 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.












