Los Patos surf break

Los Patos surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 23 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s 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 2.1m 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 27th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 27th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 26th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
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)
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.7
E
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
168
168
329
244
245
303
355
348
408
373
331
288
249
234
294
294
229
223
243
335
423
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
NE
25
ENE
25
E
25
NE
30
ENE
25
E
20
NE
25
ENE
25
E
15
NE
20
ENE
20
E
15
NE
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
25
ESE
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:29PM0.16m
8:27PM0.19m
8:40PM0.22m
8:54PM0.25m
9:17PM0.26m
9:44PM0.27m
10:16PM0.27m
Low Tide
10:42PM0.15m
12:20PM0.08m
00:43AM0.16m
12:05PM0.08m
11:52AM0.06m
11:49AM0.04m
11:53AM0.02m
12:04PM-0.00m
12:20PM-0.02m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:08
7:09
7:09
7:10
7:10
7:10
7:12
7:12
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
7
1
2
1
1
4
1
4
3
Temp °C
29
26
28
28
26
28
29
26
28
29
27
28
28
27
27
28
26
29
28
26
28
29
26
27
27
26
26
27
25
27
28
27
28
28
29
28
30
29
30
28
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
Energy kJ
237
303
348
331
234
294
229
423
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
1.4
ESE
7
1.7
E
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
168
168
329
244
245
355
408
373
288
249
294
223
243
335
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
916
27
27
898
33
314
315
27
314
853
12
143
314
0
143
143
40
160
160
160
328
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
5
5
5
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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