Encuentro Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Dominican-Republic – Amber Coast)
Surf Break: Encuentro
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Surf Break: Encuentro
Photo credit: Encuentro
Surf Break: Encuentro
| Name: | Encuentro |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NNE | Offshore Wind: S |
Encuentro in Amber Coast is an exposed reef break that has reliable surf. Winter and spring are the best times of year to visit. The best wind direction is from the south. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the north northeast. Both right (best) and left reef breaks.. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Watch out for urchins, rips, rocks and sharks.
Overall Encuentro Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The figure illustrates the range of swells directed at Encuentro over a normal year and... (show all text)
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Also see Encuentro surf quality by season and Encuentro surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Encuentro |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Encuentro:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | El Canal | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | La Bahia | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | La Boca | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Sosua Bay | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Yellow Rock Reef | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Encuentro: |
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| Closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 283 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Atlantic Buoy | 367 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 513 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NE Bahamas Buoy | 534 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Atlantic South Buoy | 714 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Encuentro: |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Sanchez, Dominican Republic | 71 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Massacre, Rivière du entrance, Haiti | 81 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic | 87 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 100 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Encuentro: |
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| Closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1312 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1314 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Appalachian Ski Mountain (United States) | 1319 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sugar Mountain (United States) | 1326 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Hawksnest (United States) | 1326 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Encuentro: |
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| Closest city location | Sosua (Dominican Republic) | 0 mi |
| Second closest city location | Cabarete (Dominican Republic) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Jamao al Norte (Dominican Republic) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Pedro Garcia (Dominican Republic) | 14 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Encuentro is Gregorio Luperon International (Puerto Plata) Airport (POP) in Dominican Republic, 5 km (3 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Encuentro is Cibao International (Santiago) Airport (STI), also in Dominican Republic, 41 km (25 miles) away.
- Third is Herrera International (Santo Domingo) Airport (HEX) in Dominican Republic, 155 km (96 miles) away.
- Las Americas International (Santo Domingo) Airport (SDQ) in Dominican Republic is 174 km (108 miles) away.
- Cap Haitien Airport (CAP) in Haiti is the fifth nearest airport to Encuentro and is 175 km (109 miles) away.




