The Surf Window

El Valle DR

Samaná, Dominican Republic

Beach breakIntermediate

A stunning beach on the Samaná Peninsula with consistent northeast Atlantic swell, a dramatic, palm-lined beach with quality beach break waves and humpback whales breaching in Samaná Bay during January to March.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)

Wind

S

Offshore

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

November–March

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Punchy, consistent beach break, good shape on the right sandbar

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The northeast exposure means consistent, honest swell, not a beginner wave

Hazards

  • •Strong rips near the river mouth
  • •Remote, rough road from Las Terrenas takes 45 minutes
  • •Limited services at the beach itself

Local Tips

  • •January to March is both the best surf and the whale watching season, a unique combination
  • •The beach is walkable from Las Galeras village at low tide

Location

Map showing the location of El Valle DR in Samaná, Dominican Republic

19.3083, -69.3083