Los Patos surf break

Los Patos surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 19 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 Friday (May 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 26th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
181
203
288
280
249
249
220
192
162
158
136
158
168
176
292
220
192
280
355
358
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
E
15
NE
25
ENE
25
E
15
NE
20
E
25
E
15
NE
20
E
20
ESE
15
NE
20
E
25
ESE
15
NE
25
ENE
20
E
20
NE
25
ENE
25
E
15
NE
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:56AM0.31m
2:55AM0.29m
3:50AM0.26m
4:32AM0.23m
8:29PM0.16m
8:27PM0.19m
8:40PM0.22m
Low Tide
1:24PM-0.04m
1:39PM-0.02m
1:31PM0.01m
12:53PM0.04m
12:35PM0.07m
10:42PM0.15m
12:20PM0.08m
00:43AM0.16m
12:05PM0.08m
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
7:08
7:09
7:09
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
6
Temp °C
28
28
26
28
28
26
27
28
26
28
29
26
28
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
26
28
26
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
27
26
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
181
203
249
249
192
162
136
158
176
203
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)
1.3
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
Energy kJ
181
288
280
220
158
168
292
220
192
280
355
358
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
453
314
12
916
314
27
453
453
0
453
316
0
874
874
27
314
314
27
40
314
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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