Surf spot

El Broke

Forecast conditions and map view for El Broke in Dominican Republic. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Dominican Republic
Coordinates: 19.4150, -69.8597

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	1	0.8	0.6
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.5	5.6	4.3	7	5.2	5	4.8	4.1	4.2	4.2	4.3	4.7	4.7	4.3	4.1	4	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.6	4.3	4.2	5.3	3.6	4	4.2	4.3	5.2	4.8	4	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.1	4.2	5	5.3	4.8	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	5	5	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.3	4.5	4.7	4.9
Wave energy (kJ)	53	52	51	16	41	24	28	27	14	15	15	15	15	15	19	19	16	18	17	16	16	14	12	17	12	12	9	8	11	13	9	8	7	7	8	11	25	27	29	30	28	26	22	30	32	27	25	25	24	27	28	29	28	43	26	20
Wind speed (km/h)	3.7	2.5	4.1	12.6	18.1	16.8	10.8	6.9	4.8	3.7	2.3	14.4	11.7	16.2	12.7	7.9	4.2	4.6	4.4	10.6	18.4	18.4	7.6	5.1	2.7	3.4	2.1	10.2	10.7	11.5	13.2	7.2	5.8	5.9	5.4	8.1	14.5	10.5	8.9	7	3.7	4.3	3.9	10.5	15.8	17.4	11.2	7.1	4.3	4.7	5.9	12.8	12.6	8	6	5.9
Wind direction	SGlassy	SGlassy	SSWGlassy	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross	SSEGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	ESECross	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross	SCross-off	SSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	ECross	ESECross	ESECross	SOffshore	SOffshore	SOffshore	SWCross-off	SSWOffshore	SECross-off	ENECross-on	SECross-off	NEOnshore	ESECross	SGlassy	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	ESECross	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross	SECross-off	SGlassy	SSWGlassy	SOffshore	ESECross	ECross-on	ESECross	SSECross-off	SOffshore

El Broke is a surf spot in the Dominican Republic, known for being a consistent reef break with a mix of fast sections and powerful waves. It’s generally considered a spot for more experienced surfers, especially when the swell gets solid, because the wave can be quick, hollow, and reefy.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef break
Best conditions: Typically works best with a solid groundswell and favorable wind, often offshore or light cross-shore
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced, depending on size and quality
Wave character: Can be punchy and fun on smaller days, but more intense when bigger
Hazards: Shallow reef, strong currents, and the usual need to respect the local conditions

Atmosphere

El Broke tends to be less crowded than the more famous breaks in some parts of the DR, which can make it appealing if you’re looking for a more relaxed session. It’s the kind of spot surfers seek when they want a clean, quality wave with some power.