Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Dominican Republic |
Next Big City |
Puerto Plata |
Next Town |
Monte Cristi |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Beautiful, clear water. Flat to choppy water. Some reefs about 1.3km away from the beach, where waves break on days with more swell.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Trees |
Beach Users: |
None |
1 km long, sandy beach. Not very wide, but enough space to safely launch kites. Bushes along the beach. No people around.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Shorts and sun protection all year round.
Wind
Best Months: |
February, March, April, June, July, August |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
Main Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
Trade winds blowing from NE to E. Mainly during spring and summer.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Monte Cristi drive to the NE/E and find your way to Playa Popa on dirt roads. About 20km from Monte Cristi.
Extra information
Nightlife