Whether you just need to brush up on your skills or start from scratch, here’s everything you need to know about catching the best waves as an expat living in the Dominican Republic!
Living in the Watersports Capital
Cabarete (where our Casa Linda villas are located) is known as the Water Sports Capital of the Caribbean. Our steady Eastern trade winds, warm weather, and hurricane-resistant landscape provide ideal weather conditions for surfing, scuba diving, kiteboarding, and other water-based sports!
You can’t travel all the way to Cabarete without at least trying one of our well-loved water activities. If you like a real adventure, surfing is a great sport to adopt into your routine!
Whether you’re moving into a Casa Linda villa or townhouse, you’ll likely find plenty of your expat neighbours love to spend their days out on the waves!
The Best Surfing Spots in the Country at Your Back Door
While you can find plenty of surf on the South Coast of the Dominican Republic, the North Coast offers the most reliable breaks, allowing you to make surfing a part of your regular routine!
Popular spots for surfing in the DR include areas like La Puntilla, Sosua Bay, Cabarete (right by your villa or condo!), Encuentro Main Break, and Encuentro Left.
If you’re learning how to surf for the first time, Playa Encuentro has the most consistent weather conditions for beginners with calm waves, shallow waters, safe currents, and a distinct lack of scary sea creatures! This beach features a designated area for beginners, ensuring newcomers have plenty of time and space to familiarize themselves with this fun water sport.
Where to Find Surfing Lessons in the Dominican Republic
If you’re learning how to surf for the first time, make sure to take some lessons before jumping in! There are several surfing schools available in and around Cabarete that can help you go from a floater to a wave shredder!
You can find private lessons, group lessons, and full surfing schools on the North Coast. Whether you want to learn this sport as a hobby or become a proficient surfer, there are plenty of options available!
Here are a few popular surfing instructors near Casa Linda:
- Vibez Cabarete
- Parallel Surf Cabarete
- Bobos Point Encuentro Surf Camp
- Cabarete Surf Company
- GO Surfing DR Lessons & Adventures
- And more!
You can find more information about surfing instructors on Cabarete’s official town website and tourist sites like Viator.com!
Get Idyllic Expat Living in the Dominican Republic with Casa Linda
Starting your new life in the Dominican Republic is about more than the sun, sand, and even the surf—it’s also about creating a home and community, and our team at Casa Linda is excited to help make the DR your very own paradise!
Our gated community in Cabarete, DR, offers everything you need, from luxury amenities to socialization with fellow expats. You can choose from several villa or townhouse floor plans, starting as low as $199,700!
Contact us today to begin quality expat living in the Dominican Republic!
