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La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) Surf Forecast
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La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 21 Dec 2024 AST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) this week:
The surf forecast for La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 21st Dec) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 213 | 172 | 188 | 140 | 108 | 73 | 108 | 133 | 695 | 800 | 454 | 164 | 138 | 152 | 197 | 220 | 196 | 135 | 143 | 219 | 194 | 167 | 289 | 132 | 138 | 164 | 333 | 299 | 326 | 323 | 450 | 400 | 281 | 639 | 543 | 441 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:36PM 0.63 | 2:00AM 0.45 | 2:10PM 0.57 | 3:06AM 0.50 | 2:42PM 0.51 | 4:08AM 0.55 | 3:15PM 0.45 | 5:03AM 0.59 | 3:51PM 0.40 | 5:55AM 0.63 | 4:31PM 0.35 | 6:43AM 0.66 | 5:15PM 0.32 | 7:29AM 0.69 | 6:00PM 0.31 | 8:14AM 0.72 | 6:46PM 0.30 | 8:58AM 0.74 | 7:33PM 0.31 | 9:41AM 0.77 | 8:25PM 0.33 | 10:21AM 0.79 | 9:15PM 0.35 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:06PM 0.16 | 7:37AM 0.18 | 8:38PM 0.13 | 8:45AM 0.23 | 9:10PM 0.09 | 9:59AM 0.26 | 9:44PM 0.04 | 11:12AM 0.27 | 10:21PM -0.00 | 12:19PM 0.26 | 11:00PM -0.05 | 1:18PM 0.24 | 11:42PM -0.08 | 2:10PM 0.23 | 12:24AM -0.11 | 2:57PM 0.22 | 1:08AM -0.13 | 3:41PM 0.21 | 1:52AM -0.14 | 4:23PM 0.21 | 2:37AM -0.13 | 4:58PM 0.21 | 3:24AM -0.10 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 3 | - | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 8 | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) 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 (La Puntilla (Puerto Plata)) 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 La Puntilla (Puerto Plata) 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.
La Puntiallia is 20 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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