About This Spot
Encuentro, Dominican Republic is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Dominican Republic.
Situated in Caribbean, the spot offers Shallow and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E winds, peaking from February to September, Encuentro, Dominican Republic delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The wind here is typically diagonally sideshore from the right and the waves break approx. 50-100m before the bank. This spot is one of the best locations for extremely high jumps and wave riding. In the mornings no wind, about noon it picks up.
When to Go
The Dom. Rep. has warm water, and warm air, all year round. No wetsuit is necessary, although sun protection like lycra is always good. Mid September to mid December: great rain season.
What to Expect
Shallow water with a reef near the shore that guarantees great, but easy going waves. This makes great wave rinding possible and high jumps. Depending on the season waves up to 4m high.
Wind & Conditions
E
Best wind direction
The wind here is typically diagonally sideshore from the right and the waves break approx. 50-100m before the bank. This spot is one of the best locations for extremely high jumps and wave riding. In the mornings no wind, about noon it picks up.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Shallow water with a reef near the shore that guarantees great, but easy going waves. This makes great wave rinding possible and high jumps. Depending on the season waves up to 4m high.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Between Sosua and Cabarete. About 2km downwinder from Cabarete Kitebeach. There are motoconchos all over the place or you can take a bus back to Cabarete.
Location
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