Los Patos surf break

Los Patos surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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
28.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
52
52
61
110
110
168
188
159
188
140
125
211
158
163
167
128
128
132
109
131
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
NE
20
E
20
E
15
NE
25
E
15
E
10
NE
20
E
20
ESE
15
NE
20
E
15
ESE
10
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
5
NNE
20
ESE
15
SE
10
NE
15
ESE
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
10:27PM0.25m
11:03PM0.26m
11:42PM0.25m
00:25AM0.25m
1:10AM0.24m
1:55AM0.24m
2:39AM0.24m
Low Tide
12:54PM0.02m
12:56PM-0.00m
1:03PM-0.02m
1:25PM-0.02m
1:48PM-0.02m
2:19PM-0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:04
1
2
1
Temp °C
28
26
28
28
27
28
29
26
28
29
26
28
28
26
27
28
26
28
28
25
27
29
28
29
28
29
28
29
28
28
30
28
29
29
29
27
28
29
28
28
27
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.9
SE
6
1
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
52
52
52
61
88
168
188
159
140
125
211
158
167
128
128
132
109
131
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)
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
1
E
7
1.3
ESE
7
Energy kJ
110
110
188
59
44
94
163
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
173
0
154
315
0
160
898
0
158
453
0
154
328
139
160
453
0
158
424
0
161
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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