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“There are 5 breaks on one beach at Encuentro. So there is a little something for everyone. The vibe is very cool and the locals are friendly and fun to hang out with. The scenery is gorgeous! You can literally surf almost every single day before the wind picks up, usually around 1-2pm.”
Tracy from UNITED STATES - 31 Dec 2018
Cabarete Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 4 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.7(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.3(1: Cabarete is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Cabarete is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Amber Coast. 5: the best break in Amber Coast). |
Difficulty Level: 3.3(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Cabarete can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Cabarete, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Cabarete are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Cabarete is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Cabarete requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Cabarete for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Cabarete is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Cabarete is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Cabarete, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Cabarete where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Amazing waves on a good day! Good for bodyboarding! If you are a good surfer you might get air sections.”
jordan from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - 07 Feb 2012
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