Cabarete
Dominican Republic · Central America
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.8m NNE
Wind: 6 km/h SSW (offshore)
Beach faces: N
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:34Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Boardshorts weather. 28°C water.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.7m swell at 12s with good period. Light winds keeping things clean. Water temperature 28°C.
AI-generated summary for Cabarete. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Cabarete
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 7am (score: 27). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelBest on mid-high tide
Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Cabarete.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Cabarete
Cabarete, particularly the break at Encuentro, operates as a consistent reef break located on the northern coastline of the Dominican Republic. The seafloor is characterised by a sprawling, uneven coral reef shelf that sits approximately a hundred metres offshore. This geological structure intercepts short-to-medium period north-easterly swells generated by the robust Caribbean trade winds. As the wave energy engages the coral platform, it produces a series of peaky left and right-hand breaking waves. The location requires a southerly offshore wind to clean the frequently choppy sea state and steepen the wave faces. Due to the relatively deep water over the primary take-off zones and the moderate velocity of the waves, Cabarete is highly suitable for intermediate surfers. It provides workable walls for practising carving manoeuvres and generating speed down the line. While the reef presents hazards if negotiated poorly, the waves generally lack the heavy, plunging mechanics of more severe Caribbean reef breaks.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Cabarete. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Cabarete?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.