Where's the Best Surf in the Dominican Republic?

Surfing big waves at Enquentro Beach near Cabarete

The Enquentro Surfing Beach, at the Dominican Republic's North Coast is becoming an increasingly popular beach for surfing due to its warm and safe wave surfing waters.

Considered to be the best place to surf in the Dominican Republic and in the Caribbean, Encuentro, is just 10 minutes from Cabarete.

Enquentro beach is a fantastic surf spot for beginners, as well as for those looking for much more challenging surfing conditions.

The local surfers are extremely friendly and will help give you the lay of the waves.

Surf lessons and surf-board rental are available at the Enquentro beach, and some surf schools are based in Cabarete Center.

Dominican Republic's Enquentro Surfing Beach Waves

Bring along a pair of water sport shoes, since there are many sea-urchants living on the reef at the Enquentro Surf Beach.

The best time of year to surf Enquentro  is from mid-December to April.

Water temperature is tropically pleasant during summer months at Enquentro surf beach. Even during winter months you can swim no worries, but on windy days or after a rainy spell (and if you spend many hours surfing) would be good to have a wetsuit.