Destroyer (Encuentro) surf forecast
Cabarete · Puerto Plata · Dominican Republic
The westernmost reef at Playa Encuentro, west of Cabarete. A powerful, hollow left over shallow reef that needs a solid north swell and is at its best around 2.5 to 3 m. Experts only; the other Encuentro peaks are better on smaller days.
- Break
- reef break, lefts; faces NNE
- Level
- advanced
- Best swell
- NNW, N, NNE, NW
- Best wind
- S, SSW, SW (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- November to April (north swells)
- Typical size
- 1.5-3 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- Shallow, sharp reef; Sea urchins; Kitesurfers in the area
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Cabarete.
Nearby spots
- La Izquierda (Encuentro Left), Cabarete
- Playa Encuentro, Cabarete
- El Canal, Sosúa
- Coco Pipe, Cabarete
- Cabarete
Questions
Is Destroyer (Encuentro) good for beginners?
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow, sharp reef; sea urchins).
What swell, wind and tide work best at Destroyer (Encuentro)?
NNW, N, NNE, NW swell, S, SSW, SW wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1.5-3 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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