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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

Today5

Poor

1.0mENE@6s

11km/h

1.0m@6s

11km/h

Thu6

Poor

1.3mNE@8s

13km/h

1.3m@8s

13km/h

Fri7

Poor

1.2mNE@8s

15km/h

1.2m@8s

15km/h

Sat8

Poor

1.1mENE@8s

16km/h

1.1m@8s

16km/h

Sun9

Poor

1.1mENE@10s

16km/h

1.1m@10s

16km/h

Mon10

Poor

1.2mENE@9s

14km/h

1.2m@9s

14km/h

Tue11

Poor

1.2mENE@9s

15km/h

1.2m@9s

15km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.0mENE@7s

12km/h

1.0m@7s

12km/h

Thu13

Poor

0.9mENE@12s

11km/h

0.9m@12s

11km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.3mENE@13s

21km/h

1.3m@13s

21km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 4 km/h · PM 13 km/h · Tide at 6am (0.1m)

Swell

1.0m

ENE(63°)

Score: 10/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 2/25

Wind

11km/h

E(101°)

Score: 9/25

Weather

28°C

0.2mm78%

First light 5:49amSunrise 6:19amSunset 7:16pmLast light 7:46pm

Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.1mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 8:18am–7:46pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.2–1.0m

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tidem

6:45am0.1m

1:22pm0.7m

7:45pm0.3m

1:00am0.5m

7:20am0.1m

2:30pm0.7m

9:00pm0.3m

1:54am0.5m

8:20am0.1m

3:30pm0.8m

10:06pm0.3m

3:00am0.5m

9:18am0.1m

4:37pm0.8m

4:06am0.5m

10:15am0.0m

5:30pm0.8m

5:10am0.5m

11:21am0.0m

6:30pm0.8m

1:06am0.2m

6:18am0.5m

12:21pm0.0m

7:22pm0.8m

1:54am0.2m

7:20am0.5m

1:22pm0.0m

8:15pm0.8m

2:38am0.1m

8:15am0.6m

2:30pm0.0m

9:04pm0.7m

3:21am0.1m

9:15am0.6m

3:21pm0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

6:45 am

Low tide - 0.11m

1:22 pm

High tide - 0.71m

7:45 pm

Low tide - 0.29m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction10/25

Swell Size10/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind9/25

Raw Score31/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

📉 Undersized Swell-8

Adjusted Score19/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score19

🌊 Partly 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.