Najayo surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 17 May 2026 AST
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Najayo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Najayo sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Najayo this week:

The surf forecast for Najayo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Najayo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
160
164
164
223
202
226
146
186
108
119
83
131
168
192
88
150
181
149
135
135
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
ESE
15
NE
20
E
20
ESE
20
NE
20
E
20
ESE
15
NE
15
E
20
ESE
15
NE
20
E
20
ESE
15
NE
25
E
20
ESE
20
NE
20
E
20
ESE
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-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
00:01AM0.33m
00:58AM0.32m
1:56AM0.31m
2:55AM0.29m
3:50AM0.26m
4:32AM0.23m
8:29PM0.16m
Low Tide
12:49PM-0.04m
1:04PM-0.05m
1:24PM-0.04m
1:39PM-0.02m
1:31PM0.01m
12:53PM0.04m
12:35PM0.07m
10:42PM0.15m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
1
3
6
4
1
4
1
1
4
3
1
2
1
3
Temp °C
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
26
27
28
26
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
29
27
28
28
27
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
29
27
28
29
28
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1
SE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
Energy kJ
116
160
164
164
223
202
150
146
126
108
119
83
131
168
131
88
127
103
135
135
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
6
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
Energy kJ
2
226
186
192
150
181
149
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
442
303
12
305
899
16
442
899
0
155
899
0
442
317
0
155
868
16
442
303
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Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Najayo Surf forecast

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

Najayo is 4 km (2 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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