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La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) surf break

La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 AST
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La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) sea temperature is
26.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) this week:

The surf forecast for La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 18th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 18th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 18th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
E
1.7
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
ENE
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
1.1
N
1.4
N
1.4
N
1.3
N
1.1
N
0.9
NNE
1
NNE
1.1
NE
0.9
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NE
Period(s) (?)999999999111099988999912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)755508347339302207173169138267347306263186119136186121705248
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
10
SSE
5
E
0
E
5
W
5
E
0
WNW
5
SSW
5
NW
15
NNW
5
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
5
SE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcrossglasscross-
off		glassglassglasscross-
on		onglasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:36PM
0.61
8:55AM
0.55
9:28PM
0.67
9:31AM
0.49
10:21PM
0.72
10:09AM
0.44
11:15PM
0.74
10:50AM
0.38
12:12AM
0.74
11:34AM
0.35
1:14AM
0.73
12:24PM
0.33
2:19AM
0.70
1:24PM
0.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:17PM
0.08
2:46AM
0.05
2:51PM
0.02
3:43AM
0.06
3:27PM
-0.04
4:42AM
0.08
4:06PM
-0.09
5:42AM
0.11
4:50PM
-0.12
6:44AM
0.13
5:41PM
-0.14
7:49AM
0.16
6:38PM
-0.14
8:57AM
0.18
Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:41
Sunset6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:53--6:53--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
---210193-3622---5-332
Temp. °C302528262224242226252323242323242325252225
Feels °C (?)292529272527272528272624252424252527272427
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Information about the La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) 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 Puntilla (Puerto Plata)) 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 Puntilla (Puerto Plata) 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 Puntiallia is 20 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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