The Dominican Republic is a lively kite mecca with warm water. Cabarete combines flat water and waves in one place. The trade wind picks up strongly in the afternoons.
Profile
| Best time to visit | year-round, strongest wind June to September |
| Wind | trade winds, strong in the afternoon |
| Water | warm |
| Level | all, flat water and waves |
| Area | Cabarete, the kite mecca of the Caribbean |
The area
Cabarete is regarded as the kite mecca of the Caribbean. The spot offers flat water as well as waves, often close together. So there is something for different preferences.
Who & when
With flat water and waves, Cabarete suits all levels. There is wind all year, strongest from June to September. In the afternoons the trade wind noticeably increases.
Good to know
The wind is typically strongest in the afternoon and often calmer in the morning. It blows hardest from June to September. The water is warm, so a thick wetsuit is not needed.
Our impression
The Dominican Republic is a lively, warm spot with plenty of choice. Flat water plus waves make Cabarete versatile. Anyone who likes afternoon wind will find conditions here all year.