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Destination · Dominican Republic

Cabarete

Warm water, reef breaks, and reliable trade winds.

🏄 4 spots🪁 5 schools🛍️ 0 shops
Cabarete Beach kitesurfing spot in Cabarete
Cabarete Beach kitesurfing spot in Cabarete
Encuentro kitesurfing spot in Cabarete

Wind & conditions

Trade winds build through the day, peaking mid-afternoon with warm water and side-on conditions on the main bay. Swell and reef shape the wave scene; inside sections can be flatter for freeride.

What to expect

  • Classic easterly trades — plan sessions after wind fills in
  • Reef breaks nearby; bay chop increases when trades ramp
  • Hurricane season awareness (roughly Jun–Nov) — check forecasts

Rules & hazards

Rules & etiquette

  • Yield to swimmers and lessons inside marked areas
  • Don’t kite over reef you can’t see — scope entry channels at low tide

Hazards

  • Shallow reef, sea urchins, and shorebreak on swell days
  • Downwind drift toward headlands if you’re underpowered or tired

Launch rules can vary by beach — read local signs and follow school guidance.

When to kitesurf in Cabarete

Across the 4 kite spots we track in Cabarete, the most reliable months are Dec–Sep, when most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.

Based on Open-Meteo climatology for each spot. How we calculate this

Windiest spots in Cabarete

SpotBest seasonWindy daysAvg windWater
EncuentroDec – Sep72–100%13–17 kt24–28 °C
Sosua BayDec – Sep72–100%13–17 kt24–28 °C
Cabarete BeachAround Sep0–2%6–8 kt26–30 °C
Cofresi BeachAround Sep0–2%6–8 kt26–30 °C

Kitesurfing in Cabarete: FAQ

When is the best time to kitesurf in Cabarete?
Across the 4 kite spots we track in Cabarete, the most reliable months are Dec–Sep, when most spots have at least 60% of days with 12 kt+ wind.
What are the windiest kite spots in Cabarete?
Ranked by the share of windy days in their best months: Encuentro (Dec – Sep, up to 100% windy days); Sosua Bay (Dec – Sep, up to 100% windy days); Cabarete Beach (Around Sep, up to 2% windy days); Cofresi Beach (Around Sep, up to 2% windy days).
How warm is the water for kitesurfing in Cabarete?
During each spot's wind season the sea is typically 24–30 °C. Most riders kite in a shorty or boardshorts.
Where can I take kitesurfing lessons in Cabarete?
We list 5 kite schools in Cabarete, including Cabarete Kite Point Kiteboarding and Wingfoil School, Champion Kiteboarding School | Cabarete Kite & Wingfoil Lessons, Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding School (LEK), PRO KITE CABARETE - KITESURF - WING FOIL SCHOOL.
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🏄 Spots

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Cabarete Beach kitesurfing spot in cabarete
🏄 Cabarete Beach7.5

cabarete

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Cofresi Beach kitesurfing spot in cabarete
🏄 Cofresi Beach7.5

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Encuentro kitesurfing spot in cabarete
🏄 Encuentro7.2

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🪁 Schools

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Cabarete Kite Point Kiteboarding and Wingfoil School kitesurfing school in cabarete
🪁 Cabarete Kite Point Kiteboarding and Wingfoil School9.8

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Champion Kiteboarding School | Cabarete Kite & Wingfoil Lessons kitesurfing school in cabarete
🪁 Champion Kiteboarding School | Cabarete Kite & Wingfoil Lessons9.8

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Open$$iko schoolflat water
Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding School (LEK) kitesurfing school in cabarete
🪁 Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding School (LEK)9.8

cabarete

Open$$iko schoolflat water