TOURS: SURFING

The North Coast of the DR is arguably the surfing capital of the Caribbean.. and the famous Playa Encuentro break, located 5 kilometres from Cabarete (towards Sosua) is the epitome of what DR surfing is all about - clean waves that cater to all skill levels. Right-breaking waves enter the East side of the bay, and left-breaking enter on the West side.

The North shore has the most consistant waves in the country, best from November through March. Strong, low pressure systems in the North Atlantic and the deep Puerto Rico trench help create large, steady surf all winter on the north side, with waves reaching heights of 12-15 feet. The hurricane season (June-October) can also bring heavy surf.

If you've never surfed before, you will be happy to find the water at Encuentro is fairly deep, warm, and void of coral heads. Best of all, there's no aggression - the local surfers are very patient with beginners, and you will most likely make some new friends during every session.

Our guides will give you a lesson on everything you need to know before hitting the water, and we'll stay with you every step of the way. After a few hours, with complementary beverages and small snacks to keep your energy up, we'll head back to Cabarete just in time for the afternoon windsurfing.

Price: $15 US
+ $10 with Surfboard
+ $4 with Boogie Board

If you have surfed before, you can rent surfboards from the Center and venture to the break yourself if you would like. Enquire at the Service Desk.

Here are some assorted shots from Playa Encuentro. Feel free to click on any for a close-up view and narrative!