Playa Grande, Dominican Republic is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Playa Grande, Dominican Republic !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Playa Grande, Dominican Republic is a Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Playa Grande, Dominican Republic !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
About 70km (1hr) drive from Cabarete to the East. Follow the street along the coast to Rio San Juan and then to Mata Puerco. Before Mata Puerco follow signs to Playa Grande.
About 70km (1hr) drive from Cabarete to the East. Follow the street along the coast to Rio San Juan and then to Mata Puerco. Before Mata Puerco follow signs to Playa Grande.
Riding Conditions in Playa Grande, Dominican Republic
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The Dom. Rep. has warm water, and warm air, all year round. No wetsuit is necessary, although sun protection like a lycra is always good. Mid September-mid December: great rain season.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
There is
Thermal and Trade wind
at Playa Grande, Dominican Republic.
The wind in Playa Grande is about 1 Bft less strong than in Cabarete. The wind in Cabarete Kite Bay is the trade wind. Wind speed can vary from light in the mornings, getting stronger in the afternoon, then light again for sunset. Mid September-mid December: surf time but sometimes it's rideable and can be very good (10-20 knts). Mid December-January: we can have really good conditions (20-25 knts).February-mid May: trade-winds 15-20 knts, good waves. Mid May-mid September: 20-25 knts, sometimes 30 knts trade winds.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Playa Grande, Dominican Republic are
June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The Dom. Rep. has warm water, and warm air, all year round. No wetsuit is necessary, although sun protection like a lycra is always good. Mid September-mid December: great rain season.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
There is
Thermal and Trade wind
at Playa Grande, Dominican Republic.
The wind in Playa Grande is about 1 Bft less strong than in Cabarete. The wind in Cabarete Kite Bay is the trade wind. Wind speed can vary from light in the mornings, getting stronger in the afternoon, then light again for sunset. Mid September-mid December: surf time but sometimes it's rideable and can be very good (10-20 knts). Mid December-January: we can have really good conditions (20-25 knts).February-mid May: trade-winds 15-20 knts, good waves. Mid May-mid September: 20-25 knts, sometimes 30 knts trade winds.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Playa Grande, Dominican Republic are
June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Playa Grande, Dominican Republic is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice, sandy beach with palm trees close by. The beach can be packed with people, so be careful. But normally you will find enough space. Rocks at the north and south end.
Nice water, flat and choppy. Waves outside at the reef. Watch out for lots of swimmers. Bigger waves during winter.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Playa Grande, Dominican Republic is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice, sandy beach with palm trees close by. The beach can be packed with people, so be careful. But normally you will find enough space. Rocks at the north and south end.
Nice water, flat and choppy. Waves outside at the reef. Watch out for lots of swimmers. Bigger waves during winter.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers
.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
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