# Encuentro

Kitesurfing spot in Cabarete, Dominican Republic.

> Encuentro offers reef-based wave riding along Colombia's Caribbean coast. This intermediate to advanced spot works best when swells wrap around the reef structure, delivering consistent formations for experienced riders. The reef launch requires solid technique and familiarity with rocky entries. Wind patterns here follow the broader Caribbean trade wind season, making it a destination for kiters seeking technical wave action and a more challenging environment.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Encuentro are Dec–Sep: 72–100% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13–17 kt average daily wind, 24–28 °C water and 27–29 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98% | 15.2 | 26.7 | 24.5 |
| Feb | 100% | 16.3 | 26.7 | 23.6 |
| Mar | 100% | 16.2 | 26.9 | 24 |
| Apr | 90% | 15.5 | 27.7 | 24.6 |
| May | 91% | 15.5 | 28.9 | 26.3 |
| Jun | 91% | 15.3 | 29.4 | 27.9 |
| Jul | 98% | 16.6 | 29.2 | 25.8 |
| Aug | 74% | 14.3 | 29.2 | 27 |
| Sep | 72% | 13.3 | 29.3 | 28.1 |
| Oct | 42% | 10.8 | 28.2 | 29.5 |
| Nov | 58% | 12.2 | 27.8 | 29.2 |
| Dec | 94% | 14.4 | 27.5 | 24.8 |

## Highlights
- Reef wave breaks
- Intermediate to advanced
- Consistent swell exposure
- Technical reef launch

## Amenities
Beach access, Nearby accommodations

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 19.7816, -70.4469
- Destination guide: [Cabarete](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/cabarete)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Cabarete Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/cabarete-beach) — best around Sep, 0–2% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 26–30 °C (3 km)
- [Cofresi Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/cofresi-beach) — best around Sep, 0–2% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 26–30 °C (5 km)
- [Sosua Bay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/sosua-bay) — best Dec – Sep, 72–100% windy days, 13–17 kt, water 24–28 °C (7 km)
- [Caleton](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/caleton) — best Dec – Sep, 72–100% windy days, 13–17 kt, water 24–28 °C (42 km)

## Kite schools
- [Cabarete Kite Point Kiteboarding and Wingfoil School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/cabarete-kite-point-kiteboarding-and-wingfoil-school) — https://www.cabaretekitepoint.com/ (3 km)
- [Champion Kiteboarding School | Cabarete Kite & Wingfoil Lessons](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/champion-kiteboarding-school-cabarete-kite-wingfoil-lessons) — https://championkiteboarding.com/ (3 km)
- [PRO KITE CABARETE - KITESURF - WING FOIL SCHOOL](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/pro-kite-cabarete-kitesurf-wing-foil-school) — https://www.prokitecabarete.com/ (4 km)
- [Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding School (LEK)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/laurel-eastman-kiteboarding-school-lek) — http://www.laureleastman.com/ (5 km)
- [Progress Kitesurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/progress-kitesurf) — http://www.progresskitesurf.com/ (5 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/encuentro
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.