Los Patos surf break

Los Patos surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 AST
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Los Patos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Los Patos sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Los Patos this week:

The surf forecast for Los Patos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Los Patos in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 25th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Patos over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
197
314
242
181
203
249
203
162
197
206
252
249
220
291
348
335
303
331
310
256
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
15
ENE
25
E
25
E
15
NE
20
E
20
ESE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
E
20
NE
25
ENE
25
E
20
NE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:55AM0.29m
3:50AM0.26m
4:32AM0.23m
8:29PM0.16m
8:27PM0.19m
8:40PM0.22m
8:54PM0.25m
Low Tide
1:31PM0.01m
12:53PM0.04m
12:35PM0.07m
10:42PM0.15m
12:20PM0.08m
00:43AM0.16m
12:05PM0.08m
11:52AM0.06m
11:49AM0.04m
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:08
7:08
7:08
7:09
7:09
7:10
7:10
1
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
26
28
29
26
28
29
26
28
28
26
29
27
28
26
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
26
27
28
26
26
28
26
27
27
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
Energy kJ
181
203
162
206
220
291
335
310
256
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
0.8
NE
4
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
Energy kJ
208
197
314
242
203
249
197
252
249
19
348
303
331
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
314
27
328
322
0
173
617
27
676
916
27
40
898
33
314
903
27
314
314
27
40
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Los Patos Surf forecast

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

Los Patos is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Palenque. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic, look for hotels and other accommodation in Palenque. Palenque has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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