La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 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
28.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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

The surf forecast for La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s 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 12 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 17th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 17th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 24th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.5
E
0.9
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1
E
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
E
1.4
ENE
0.9
E
1
E
1.1
ENE
0.9
E
1.6
NNE
Period(s) (?)111010101010101010131211111099109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)448354288452156228266260181357448350344244198322146173220134404
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
10
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
SE
15
E
20
E
10
SE
15
E
20
E
10
SE
15
E
20
E
10
SE
15
E
20
ENE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
E
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:13PM
0.33
8:13AM
0.71
6:54PM
0.31
8:55AM
0.72
7:34PM
0.31
9:36AM
0.73
8:14PM
0.31
10:15AM
0.73
8:56PM
0.32
10:52AM
0.74
9:42PM
0.33
11:27AM
0.74
10:37PM
0.36
12:01PM
0.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:10PM
0.23
12:29AM
-0.07
2:56PM
0.22
1:09AM
-0.08
3:39PM
0.22
1:48AM
-0.09
4:21PM
0.22
2:27AM
-0.08
5:00PM
0.23
3:06AM
-0.06
5:37PM
0.23
3:46AM
-0.02
6:11PM
0.23
4:29AM
0.02
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:13
Sunset6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:08--6:08--
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-1--------2-----1-252
Temp. °C282428292428292428282428282428282427262325
Feels °C (?)292629292529292629282628282629282629282527
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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 12 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.

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