Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Dominican Republic |
Next Big City |
Punta Cana |
Next Town |
Punta Cana |
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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:
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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
Packed beaches and water, so be very careful.
Nightlife
No nightlife outside the all-inclusive resorts.