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Level 4/10

Encuentro

Cabarete, Dominican Republic

🪸Sharp reef🦔Urchins🌀Strong rips

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Encuentro is the Dominican Republic's most consistent surf spot—a reef break west of Cabarete that catches winter North Atlantic swells. The setup offers multiple peaks and sections, catering to different skill levels. Mornings are essential: trade winds pick up by 10am and can make surfing difficult in the afternoon. The DR is also famous for kiteboarding, and Cabarete is a hub for both sports. Caribbean surfing with year-round warmth and consistent winter swells.

10-Day Forecast

Today16

Fair

1.8mENE@11s

16km/h

1.8m@11s

16km/h

Mon17

Poor

1.2mENE@10s

15km/h

1.2m@10s

15km/h

Tue18

Poor

0.8mENE@10s

13km/h

0.8m@10s

13km/h

Wed19

Poor

0.6mE@8s

13km/h

0.6m@8s

13km/h

Thu20

Poor

0.6mENE@7s

12km/h

0.6m@7s

12km/h

Fri21

Poor

0.6mENE@9s

17km/h

0.6m@9s

17km/h

Sat22

Poor

1.0mENE@9s

16km/h

1.0m@9s

16km/h

Sun23

Poor

1.1mENE@9s

14km/h

1.1m@9s

14km/h

Mon24

Poor

1.2mENE@8s

15km/h

1.2m@8s

15km/h

Tue25

Poor

1.5mENE@13s

14km/h

1.5m@13s

14km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 10 km/h · PM 19 km/h · Tide at 11am (0.5m)

Swell

1.8m

ENE(67°)

Score: 20/25

Period

11s

Medium period swell

Score: 23/25

Wind

16km/h

ESE(104°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

29°C

0.0mm51%

First light 5:52amSunrise 6:22amSunset 7:09pmLast light 7:39pm

Windswell0.4m@2sSecondary0.1mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:25am–3:00pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.2–1.0m

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3m1.5

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swell

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tidem

4:47am0.0m

11:04am0.5m

5:10pm0.1m

5:21am0.0m

11:54am0.5m

6:06pm0.1m

6:06am0.0m

12:54pm0.5m

7:10pm0.2m

6:50am0.0m

1:54pm0.6m

8:15pm0.2m

1:15am0.4m

7:30am0.0m

2:45pm0.6m

9:30pm0.2m

2:10am0.3m

8:10am0.1m

3:42pm0.6m

10:10pm0.2m

2:50am0.3m

9:00am0.1m

4:30pm0.6m

3:50am0.3m

10:06am0.0m

5:18pm0.6m

4:50am0.3m

10:54am0.0m

6:06pm0.6m

12:45am0.2m

5:45am0.4m

11:42am0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:47 am

Low tide - 0.00m

11:04 am

High tide - 0.54m

5:10 pm

Low tide - 0.07m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction9/25

Swell Size20/25

Swell Period23/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score53/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score46/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score46

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NE (35°)
Direction range: 350° - 60°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 2.0m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (210°)
Offshore range: 170° - 240°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.2m - 1m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: Beach access west of Cabarete.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Encuentro?

Encuentro works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.2m and 1m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Encuentro?

Offshore wind at Encuentro blows from the SSW (210°). Anything in the 170° to 240° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Encuentro?

Encuentro wants NE swell (350° to 60°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Encuentro?

The main season at Encuentro is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Oct. Winter North Atlantic swells. Trade winds pick up after 10am.