La Preciosa
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Beach breakIntermediate
A mid-section beach break within the Encuentro–Cabarete stretch with more consistent, shaped peaks than the main beach, popular with intermediate surfers looking for their own uncrowded peak away from the surf school crowds.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalN (0°)
WindowNNW–ENE (330°–60°)
Wind
S
Offshore
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
November–March
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Both
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Fun, punchy peaks, similar quality to Encuentro but less crowded
Length
40–80m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: Sandy bottom, consistent swell, and less surf school traffic than the main Encuentro section
Hazards
- •Rips between the sandbars
- •Reef sections on the outside
- •Trade winds build through the afternoon, surf early
Local Tips
- •Walk 10 minutes west from the main Encuentro car park, you'll usually find fewer people and similar waves
- •Cabarete's kitesurfing scene creates an incredible spectacle in the afternoons when the surf is done
Location
19.7667, -70.4167