About This Spot
Portillo, Dominican Republic is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Dominican Republic.
Situated in Caribbean, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–E winds, peaking from February to September, Portillo, Dominican Republic delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The best season will be from April to August, you can have wind all year round except for October to December. It can be as consistent as Cabarete but not as strong. The usual direction is Northeast, trade winds, which gets accelerated with thermals. You can expect around 16 knots during summer. During winter northerly winds can blow bringing some waves.
When to Go
Warm and sunny all year round. Normally just shorts, shorty with cold fronts.
What to Expect
Warm and flat water, no waves, only outside the reefs an about 1m rolling wave. Many little reefs with sharp corals in the water, which can be easily seen in the clear water. With lower sun in the afternoon they are harder to see. At low tide they can stick out of the water.
Wind & Conditions
NE · E
Best wind direction
The best season will be from April to August, you can have wind all year round except for October to December. It can be as consistent as Cabarete but not as strong. The usual direction is Northeast, trade winds, which gets accelerated with thermals. You can expect around 16 knots during summer. During winter northerly winds can blow bringing some waves.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Warm and flat water, no waves, only outside the reefs an about 1m rolling wave. Many little reefs with sharp corals in the water, which can be easily seen in the clear water. With lower sun in the afternoon they are harder to see. At low tide they can stick out of the water.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
From the international airport Samana follow signs to Las Terrenas. Enter Las Terrenas and follow the main street to the beach. Turn right and after 2.8 miles you will reach Portillo. Here you can park at the side of the beach and walk for about 200m to the point or drive with a motorbike, quad or 4x4 closer to the water. Walk about 150m to the point.
Location
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