La Bahia surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 03 May 2026 AST
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La Bahia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Bahia sea temperature is
27.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Bahia this week:

The surf forecast for La Bahia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Bahia in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
48
32
39
47
48
40
28
27
49
45
43
31
20
25
14
13
21
21
29
28
27
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
E
10
S
15
E
20
E
10
S
10
ENE
25
E
10
SSE
20
ENE
25
E
10
SE
20
E
20
E
15
SE
20
E
20
E
15
SE
20
E
25
E
15
SE
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:36AM0.43m
10:19PM0.70m
10:14AM0.41m
11:01PM0.68m
10:55AM0.40m
11:43PM0.67m
11:39AM0.40m
00:26AM0.65m
12:27PM0.40m
1:11AM0.63m
1:21PM0.41m
1:55AM0.62m
2:19PM0.44m
2:41AM0.61m
Low Tide
3:20PM0.08m
5:00AM0.17m
3:58PM0.09m
5:45AM0.19m
4:39PM0.11m
6:32AM0.20m
5:21PM0.14m
7:20AM0.22m
6:08PM0.17m
8:06AM0.23m
7:02PM0.20m
8:50AM0.23m
8:04PM0.23m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
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7:05
7:06
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
1
2
Temp °C
29
30
26
30
31
26
30
31
26
29
30
26
29
29
25
29
28
26
29
29
26
30
30
27
31
31
28
31
31
27
29
30
28
30
29
26
29
27
27
27
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.5
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NNW
9
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
48
32
39
47
48
40
28
27
49
45
43
31
18
25
11
13
21
21
29
28
27
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
N
7
0.3
NE
10
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
10
5
4
4
9
19
15
24
22
13
20
17
14
7
4
4
1
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
N
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
E
13
0.1
N
5
Energy kJ
10
5
4
1
6
8
6
4
5
4
1
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
5
1.1
E
5
0.9
ESE
5
0.6
E
5
1.1
E
5
0.9
ESE
5
0.7
ESE
6
1.2
E
5
1.1
E
6
0.8
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1.3
E
5
1
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.9
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.8
E
5
1
E
5
1.1
E
5
Energy kJ
18
55
42
17
53
43
33
70
74
42
105
77
60
97
54
31
30
25
28
44
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
381
0
0
423
0
48
288
0
48
375
0
242
837
2
242
832
19
381
381
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
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Information about the La Bahia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Bahia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Bahia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Bahia 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 (La Bahia) 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 La Bahia 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.

La Bahia is 19 km (12 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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