Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Dominican Republic |
Next Big City |
Puerto Plata, Monte Cristi |
Next Town |
El Morro |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Warm water, flat with little chops, no waves.
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
It is almost a virgin spot, grass with a bit of sand all the way to the water. The launch site is small but is safe. No crowd on the beach.
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Spring:
|
Shorts |
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Summer:
|
Shorts |
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Fall:
|
Shorts |
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Winter:
|
Shorts |
Warm temperatures, no wetsuits needed.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
Main Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
Usually sideonshore or onshore, ranges between 10-30 knots. Very stable wind and very consistant through the season. Season goes from January to September.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
From Puerto Plata, which is about 30 minutes west of Cabarete, rent a car and drive west all the way to Monte Cristi, from there head to El Morro and you'll see a sign that says La Granja to your right. Then follow the little road all the way to the spot.
Rules |
None |
