# Sosua Bay

Kitesurfing spot in Cabarete, Dominican Republic.

> Sosua Bay spans a sheltered Colombian bay offering flat to moderately choppy conditions. The protected setting makes this bay a reliable training ground for beginner and intermediate kiters seeking stability with variable wind. The straightforward beach launch removes technical barriers to entry. This spot fills the role of an accessible local alternative when ocean swell conditions become too demanding.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Sosua Bay 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
- Beginner to intermediate
- Flat to choppy bay
- Easy beach launch
- Protected waters

## Amenities
Sandy beach, Bay shelter

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 19.765, -70.516
- Destination guide: [Cabarete](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/cabarete)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Encuentro](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/encuentro) — best Dec – Sep, 72–100% windy days, 13–17 kt, water 24–28 °C (7 km)
- [Cabarete Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/cabarete-beach) — best around Sep, 0–2% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 26–30 °C (10 km)
- [Cofresi Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/cofresi-beach) — best around Sep, 0–2% windy days, 6–8 kt, water 26–30 °C (12 km)
- [Caleton](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/caleton) — best Dec – Sep, 72–100% windy days, 13–17 kt, water 24–28 °C (48 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/ (10 km)
- [Champion Kiteboarding School | Cabarete Kite & Wingfoil Lessons](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/champion-kiteboarding-school-cabarete-kite-wingfoil-lessons) — https://championkiteboarding.com/ (10 km)
- [PRO KITE CABARETE - KITESURF - WING FOIL SCHOOL](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/pro-kite-cabarete-kitesurf-wing-foil-school) — https://www.prokitecabarete.com/ (10 km)
- [Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding School (LEK)](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/laurel-eastman-kiteboarding-school-lek) — http://www.laureleastman.com/ (11 km)
- [Progress Kitesurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/progress-kitesurf) — http://www.progresskitesurf.com/ (11 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/sosua-bay
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.