Below is a map with the well-known surf spots on the North coast of the Dominican Republic. Secret spots? Some spots are not as well known as others, however there are no secret spots on these maps. Are there secret spots? Yes plenty, there’s lots of coastline on the North and South coast and if you look, you will find. We are still working on the surfing Dominican Republic website so check back in a few days to see more new photos , videos and map info on surfing in the Dominican Republic
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La Puntilla
Big wave spot in Puerto Plata, but only good in solid winter swells or hurricane season. Bring a big board and a solid skillset
Rating
5/5
Consistency
2/5
Direction
Right-handers
Skill level
Experts
Sosua bay
Only surfable on a sizeable north swell in winter time or hurricane season. Short rides over shallow & sharp reef with urchins. Access is via a paddle from the beach in Sosua
Rating
3/5
Consistency
2/5
Direction
Right-handers
Skill level
Intermediate – Experts
Canal
Fun left-hander, best on north swells in winter time. Difficult & lengthy walk access via the path next to Sea Horse Ranch
Rating
4/5
Consistency
3/5
Direction
Left-handers 75 to 100 Meters
Skill level
Intermediate – Experts
Destroyers
Shallow left hander, only suitable for bodyboarders or kamikaze surfers. Park at Playa Encuentro and walk West
Rating
2/5
Consistency
2/5
Direction
Left-handers 25 to 50 Meters
Skill level
Experts
La Izquirda (the left)
Great left-hander, best in winter time with Northerly Swell direction. Barrels and fun rippable walls
Rating
4/5
Consistency
2/5
Direction
Left-handers 100 to 150 Meters
Skill level
Intermediate to Experts
Surfing video, Encuentro, the left
El Derecho (the right)
Fun right hand point break, breaks year round. Suitable for intermediate to good surfers
Rating
4/5
Consistency
5/5
Direction
Right-handers 75 to 150 Meters
Skill level
Intermediate and up
Encuentro Beginners area
Mellow white waves that are ideal for beginner surfers.
Rating
1/5 for good surfers 5/5 For beginners
Consistency
5/5
Direction
Right-handers 75 to 150 Meters
Skill level
Beginners / intermediate surfers
Bobo’s Point
Fun rippable lefts and rights. Consistent year round for intermediate to good surfers
Rating
3/5
Consistency
5/5
Direction
Left & Right-handers 50 to 100 Meters
Skill level
Intermediate surfers
Coco Pipe
Great right hand point break, fast and hollow. Short lefts on the right day. Needs a north swell
Rating
4/5
Consistency
2/5
Direction
Right-handers (some short lefts) 50 to 100 Meters
Skill level
Good surfers
Kite beach
World class kitesurf beach that also has good waves for surfing in winter time north swell. Easily blown out, so get there early. Sharp & shallow reef
Rating
4/5
Consistency
2/5
Direction
Right & Left handers 100 to 150 Meters
Skill level
Good surfers
Cabarete reef
Offshore reef, long paddle. Lefts and rights. Needs a very glassy day to work. Better for foiling or SUP
Rating
2/5
Consistency
1/5
Direction
Right & Left handers 100 to 150 Meters
Skill level
Good surfers
Mañanero
Punchy beach break, needs early morning, without winds. Left & right barreling. Use caution leaving stuff on the beach
Rating
3/5
Consistency
3/5
Direction
Right & Left handers 25 to 75 Meters
Skill level
Good surfers
Rio San Juan
Right hand point break with mediocre waves and questionable water quality
Rating
2/5
Consistency
3/5
Direction
Right handers 75 to 100 Meters
Skill level
Good surfers
Playa Grande
Left & Right beach break, short punch & at times barreling rides
Rating
3/5
Consistency
3/5
Direction
Left & Right handers 75 to 100 Meters
Skill level
Good surfers
Preciosa
Left & Right point break. Left is better than the right. Stnning setting in front of head land
Rating
5/5
Consistency
3/5
Direction
Left & Right handers 100 to 150 Meters
Skill level
Good surfers
El Barco
Right point break. Needs a solid straight north swell, blocks some of the tradewinds
Rating
5/5
Consistency
3/5
Direction
Right handers 100 to 150 Meters
Skill level
Good surfers
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Dominican republic Surf Spots
We are still working on the maps adding videos & photos over the next few weeks to the Surfing Dominican Republic website , to include more useful data.
Where to stay on your surf holiday to the Dominican Republic? It’s best to base yourself in the Cabarete area on the North coast of the Dominican Republic, this way you have easy access to the surf spots west and east of Cabarete. In the Cabarete area there are a few options: – West in the Encuentro Area. – Around Kitebeach -In Cabarete -East of Cabarete
For ease of access to surfspots, restaurants, bars and shops it’s best to stay in Cabarete. Take a surf transport to the surf beaches ( a few minutes) and the rest of the day you can walk to one of the many fine restaurants in Cabarete. Driving late at night from Cabarete east or west into Cabarete is generally not the safest thing to do. See Swell Website for quality accommodation for surfers in the center of Cabarete
