Surf spots in Cabarete

3 spots within 4 km of Cabarete: 3 reef breaks.

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Best spots today in Cabarete

• Intermediate: Playa Encuentro (Fair, 1.0 m, cross-shore around 18:00)

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

• Coco Pipe · reef break, advanced, best on NNE/NE/ENE swell with S/SSW/SW wind, all tides. A fairly consistent reef break west of Cabarete on the north coast. Needs northeast swell and south-southwest wind.
• Playa Encuentro · reef break, intermediate, best on N/NE/NNW swell with S/SE/SW wind, all tides. The main surf beach on the Dominican north coast near Cabarete, with several reef and beach peaks that pick up north swells.
• Cabarete · reef break, intermediate, best on NNE/NE/ENE swell with SSW/SW/WSW wind, all tides. A reef break on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. Best from winter into spring on northeast swell with southwest offshore wind.

When to surf in Cabarete

Best months for intermediate surfers: October to December. For beginners: October to December. The water goes from about 27 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in October (Boardshorts / rash vest).

Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Cabarete?

The best-known are Cabarete, Playa Encuentro, Coco Pipe. In all, 3 spots lie within 4 km: 3 reef breaks.

Where can beginners surf in Cabarete?

Cabarete is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.

When is the best time to surf in Cabarete?

For intermediate surfers October to December. For beginners October to December.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Cabarete?

The sea goes from about 27 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in October (Boardshorts / rash vest).