About This Spot
Punta Popy, Dominican Republic is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Dominican Republic.
Situated in Caribbean, the spot offers Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–E winds, peaking from April to September, Punta Popy, 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. The local kite schools tend to go to Portillo for kite surfing. It is more shallow and has fewer rocks. The wind also tends to be a bit stronger there.
What to Expect
Choppy water with small waves. Small shore break where the wind blows onshore. Reefs to the east of the bay and around the point, but under water on high water levels.
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
Choppy water with small waves. Small shore break where the wind blows onshore. Reefs to the east of the bay and around the point, but under water on high water levels.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short 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. At the east end of Las Terrenas you will find Punta Popy. You can park at the point, but here you will have onshore winds. For sideshore winds you can park along the street further east or with a 4x4 close to the water if you drive off road.
Location
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