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.
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.
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.
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