Los Patos Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.22° N 70.24° W

Los Patos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Patos sea temperature is
29.6°C
0.9° 

Los Patos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Los Patos surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, SE swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SE swell.

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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 18th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 23rd Oct)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Rating
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1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SE
6
0.8
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6
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0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
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0.6
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0.6
SE
6
0.6
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6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.8
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6
1.1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1
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7
1.4
SE
7
1.9
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
38
25
30
31
23
30
23
22
21
21
22
26
26
46
82
66
88
192
362
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
NE
20
E
15
SE
10
NE
15
ESE
15
SE
5
NNE
15
E
15
SE
5
NNW
10
SE
15
SSE
5
N
10
E
15
ESE
10
NNW
5
E
20
NNE
10
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
off
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:55PM0.22m
5:37PM0.22m
6:07PM0.22m
2:55AM0.08m
8:50AM0.11m
6:21PM0.22m
8:45AM0.14m
6:11PM0.20m
8:50AM0.17m
6:00PM0.18m
9:03AM0.20m
5:48PM0.15m
Low Tide
3:32AM0.02m
3:58AM0.05m
1:49AM0.08m
10:36AM0.11m
1:10AM0.09m
11:48AM0.12m
1:12AM0.09m
12:57PM0.13m
1:18AM0.09m
2:17PM0.13m
1:24AM0.07m
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Temp °C
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27
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23
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Feels °C
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25
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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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