Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic
Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
About 70km (1hr) drive from Cabarete to the East. Follow the street along the coast to Rio San Juan and then to Mata Puerco. Before Mata Puerco follow signs to Playa Grande. Once you see Playa Grande, keep driving a bit further and the next beach you will see, is Playa Preciosa. Park at the west end on the little area above the beach and walk down to the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
75km from spot
275km from spot
90km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
About 70km (1hr) drive from Cabarete to the East. Follow the street along the coast to Rio San Juan and then to Mata Puerco. Before Mata Puerco follow signs to Playa Grande. Once you see Playa Grande, keep driving a bit further and the next beach you will see, is Playa Preciosa. Park at the west end on the little area above the beach and walk down to the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
75km from spot
275km from spot
90km from spot
Best Schools in Cabarete
Riding Conditions in Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The Dom. Rep. has warm water, and warm air, all year round. No wetsuit is necessary, although sun protection like a lycra is always good. Mid September-mid December: great rain season.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Thermal and Trade wind at Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic.
The wind in Playa Grande is about 1 Bft less strong than in Cabarete. During summer the wind picks up at around noon and stays until sunset. The wind is gustier closer to shore. Don't get too close to the cliff at the west end of the beach, since here no wind will blow. If you cannot stay upwind and miss the beach, ride further west to Playa Grande, which is around the corner.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic are June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
The Dom. Rep. has warm water, and warm air, all year round. No wetsuit is necessary, although sun protection like a lycra is always good. Mid September-mid December: great rain season.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Thermal and Trade wind at Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic.
The wind in Playa Grande is about 1 Bft less strong than in Cabarete. During summer the wind picks up at around noon and stays until sunset. The wind is gustier closer to shore. Don't get too close to the cliff at the west end of the beach, since here no wind will blow. If you cannot stay upwind and miss the beach, ride further west to Playa Grande, which is around the corner.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic are June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small sandy beach with trees next to it. Rocks at both ends.
Beautiful, clear and blue water. Choppy water, with small rolling waves. East of the launch is a break on a reef, where nice waves can break, mainly during the wave season in winter.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small sandy beach with trees next to it. Rocks at both ends.
Beautiful, clear and blue water. Choppy water, with small rolling waves. East of the launch is a break on a reef, where nice waves can break, mainly during the wave season in winter.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Cabarete
Additional information
A parking is available at Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic.
Webcams around Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic
Webcams around Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Cabarete
More about Cabarete
Wind stats in Cabarete...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 18 |
Feb | 18 |
Mar | 19 |
Apr | 25 |
May | 31 |
Jun | 37 |
Jul | 31 |
Aug | 28 |
Sep | 22 |
Oct | 16 |
Nov | 12 |
Dec | 18 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 10 kitesurf schools and 8 kitesurf spots in Cabarete.
Best months: January February March April May June July August December
Best months: January February March April May June July August December
Accomodation around the spot
Playa Preciosa, Dominican Republic

















