Continent
Caribbean
Country
Dominican Republic
Next Big City
Punta Cana
Next Town
Punta Cana
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Shower, Toilet, Food

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
Ships
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
Tide independent

There is shallow, flat water for about a mile before you get to any breaking waves. The waves were about 5-8 feet also depending on ocean swells and wind. Too much scuba boat tour traffic, so be aware.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
Bystanders
Beach Users:
No information

Very narrow beach. Lots of people walking. Assisted launch probably be required depending on crowd. Better to launch in the water.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Shorts

The water and air is warm. No wetsuit needed year-round. Sun protection is recommended.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Thermal, Trade
Best Direction:
E
Main Direction:
E

Usually the East trade wind is sideonshore the entire time and would build (thermal) during the afternoon. Winds about 12-22 mph, averaging about 15 mph.



How to get there

Transport
No information
Access
No information

Fly into Punta Cana and it's about 15 minutes by bus to Cabeza de Toro.

Extra information

Rules
No information

Packed beaches and water, so be very careful.

Nightlife

No nightlife outside the all-inclusive resorts.