Sosua Bay surf break

Sosua Bay surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 AST
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Sosua Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sosua Bay sea temperature is
27.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sosua Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Sosua Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sosua Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.6
E
6
1.3
E
7
0.9
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
1
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
192
179
114
193
145
73
173
128
103
216
173
107
210
212
223
260
251
247
258
258
321
Wind (km/h)
30
E
15
SE
15
E
30
E
10
SSE
15
E
20
ENE
10
SSE
20
E
30
E
10
SE
20
ENE
25
E
15
SE
25
E
25
E
15
SE
20
E
25
E
20
SE
20
E
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
5:11PM0.62m
5:09AM0.56m
6:04PM0.69m
6:00AM0.54m
6:55PM0.76m
6:52AM0.52m
7:47PM0.81m
7:44AM0.50m
8:40PM0.85m
8:37AM0.48m
9:33PM0.86m
9:31AM0.48m
10:28PM0.86m
10:28AM0.48m
Low Tide
11:24PM0.22m
11:26AM0.11m
00:26AM0.19m
12:08PM0.06m
1:24AM0.16m
12:53PM0.02m
2:21AM0.13m
1:41PM-0.02m
3:18AM0.11m
2:31PM-0.04m
4:14AM0.11m
3:24PM-0.04m
5:10AM0.12m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
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7:08
7:08
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:10
7:10
7:12
1
3
3
1
1
Temp °C
30
26
30
31
27
30
31
28
30
30
26
28
29
26
29
28
26
28
28
26
29
28
27
30
30
28
31
31
30
30
29
27
29
29
27
29
27
27
28
28
27
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
14
0.2
NNE
16
0.2
NNE
15
0.3
NE
14
0.9
E
7
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
12
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.3
NE
11
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
N
7
0.2
ENE
9
Energy kJ
1
8
24
23
33
73
60
53
61
61
52
50
45
43
31
31
18
17
16
10
8
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
14
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.3
NE
14
0.4
NE
13
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
N
7
Energy kJ
7
4
1
1
33
62
8
14
12
11
4
4
4
1
1
6
12
9
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
14
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
10
0.3
NE
15
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
8
1
2
33
5
12
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.6
E
6
1.3
E
7
1
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
1
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
E
8
Energy kJ
192
179
114
193
145
97
173
128
103
216
173
107
210
212
223
260
251
247
258
258
321
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
375
0
48
375
0
0
408
0
49
519
0
48
1000
0
519
1077
0
48
1018
0
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Sosua Bay Surf forecast

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

Sosua Bay is 19 km (12 miles) from Puerto Plata. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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