EXCELLENT 8.0
Playa Encuentro
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
Right now
· Swell ENE 1.6m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Overhead1.7–2.7m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy13kph
ESE · gusts 22kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▲10:03 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Now0.06m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
10:03 PM
0.06m
Not enough data for chart
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.5–2.8m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell ENE · 1.6m · 7s
Thu, Mar 19
1.6-2.4m
24h
7s
1.5-2.3m
03h
6.9s
1.5-2.3m
06h
7.1s
1.5-2.3m
09h
7.3s
1.6-2.4m
12h
7.9s
1.7-2.7m
15h
8.5s
1.8-2.8m
18h
8.3s
1.7-2.6m
21h
7.7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Thu, Mar 19
13.2
↘
24h
SE
14.3
↘
03h
SE
11
↘
06h
SE
15.3
↘
09h
SE
22
↘
12h
SE
26.3
→
15h
E
24.6
→
18h
E
15.6
↘
21h
ESE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: Early morning
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Playa Encuentro. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
No lessons available for this location.