Surfing at Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic·Reef break

Surf Lessons in Cabarete

Cabarete is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are great for beginners — mellow waves and sandy bottom, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

Today's Conditions

Full forecast
Waves

Chest to head-high

7s period

Wind

8 kph

SSE

Water Temp

27°C

Warm — boardshorts OK

Surf Rating

9.0/10

Great day to surf

Surfing at Cabarete

We don't have instructors listed at Cabarete yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. The waves here are beginner-friendly — if you bring your own board or rent locally, it's a great place to practice.

Best tide

low, mid

Best wind

South, Southwest

Best swell

North, Northeast, East

About surfing in Cabarete

Cabarete is a reef break located in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. It's one of the friendliest spots in the area for people learning to surf — expect mellow, forgiving waves and a sandy bottom that's easy on your feet.

Cabarete is a beginner-friendly reef break located in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. This welcoming spot offers gentle, forgiving waves ideal for first-time surfers and those building confidence on a board. Best on North and Northeast swells with South/Southwest offshore winds, it provides a safe and enjoyable learning environment with consistent, manageable waves.

What to bring

The water is warm here — boardshorts or a rashguard are usually enough. Most instructors provide the board and everything you need.

Know before you go — Cabarete

Here's what you should know about surfing at Cabarete — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.

The waves

Cabarete is a reef break. The waves break gently over sand, which makes it forgiving when you fall. Perfect for first-timers.

Best conditions

  • Tide: low, mid
  • Wind: South, Southwest
  • Swell: North, Northeast, East
See today's forecast

When to go

Cabarete has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is warm at 27°C.

Ready to try Cabarete?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Puerto Plata is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Puerto Plata es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.