Kitespot Cabarete Kite Beach: What to Expect?
Located in the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic, kitespot Cabarete Kite Beach is a popular destination for kite surfers. With its white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and consistent wind, it's no wonder why kite surfers flock to this spot year-round. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn or an experienced rider looking to push your limits, Cabarete Kite Beach has something to offer everyone.
Wind
Kitespot Cabarete Kite Beach is known for its consistent wind, with the best months being mid-December to mid-August. The wind is an easterly tradewind, but can also be enforced by an afternoon thermal from June through August. The wind direction is typically ENE, E, or ESE (side-on) with an average wind speed of 15-25 knots from January through May, 20-30 knots from June through August, and 10-20 knots from September through December. The wind starts to pick up around 10 am and continues until sunset.
The normally stable trade wind can be shut down from mid-August through October, because this period is normally the hurricane season peak. Followed by lots of rain from November until mid-December.
Kitesizes
Kitesurfers at Cabarete Kite Beach typically use kitesizes of 8-12m for riders weighing 80kg.
Water Conditions
The water at kitespot Cabarete Kite Beach can be flat to choppy and shallow inside the reef, and little waves outside the reef. In winter, the waves can get bigger and are accompanied by a small current. It's important to be aware of the hazards in the water, including fire coral and sea urchins at the reef. So keep your eyes open when you’re around the reef. Aside from this the water is crystal clear and makes for a beautiful kitesurfing experience.
Funny fact to know is that Cabarete is relatively close to the Puerto Rican Trench, the deepest place in the Atlantic Ocean, with a depth of more than five miles below sea level.
Launch Area
The launch area at Cabarete Kite Beach is normally medium sized, but can get small in July & August. At that time make sure to look out for the palm trees while you land or launch.
Lessons & Gear
Cabarete Kite Beach offers lessons and gear rental for those who want to learn or for those who need to rent gear for their trip. The spot provides a great learning environment for beginner and intermediate kite surfers.
Hazards
While Cabarete Kite Beach is a great spot for kitesurfing, it's important to be aware of the hazards. In addition to fire coral and sea urchins in the water, it's important to avoid introducing your kite to the palm trees because the beach can be small in July & August.
Level of Riding
Cabarete Kite Beach is suitable for all rider levels. However the waves in winter can be challenging for beginners.
Facilities
Cabarete Kite Beach offers a variety of facilities for kite surfers, including a school, a shop, rental, showers, toilets, good food, and parking. With all of these facilities available, kite surfers can easily make a week out of their kitesurfing experience or even stretch it to a month with a workation at Cabarete Kite Beach.
How to Get There
The nearest big city to Cabarete Kite Beach is Puerto Plata, and the nearest town is Sousa. Cabarete Kite Beach is easily accessible from these locations and is a popular spot for both local and international kite surfers.
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Nearby kitespots
Make sure to also check kitespot Boca de Yasica for a beatiful river mouth session and close with a downwind to Cabarete.