Las Terrenas – El Portillo

North-facing beach east of Las Terrenas with an inside reef; winds are lighter than at Cabarete. Watch the shallow reef and swimmers.

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Spot guide

Island
Dominican Republic (Hispaniola)
Difficulty rating
■ Intermediate spot
Today's rating, which adds wind, gusts and swell, is in the live forecast.
Riding
chop
Beach faces
N (about 0°)
Best wind
From the WSW to NW or NE to ESE (side-shore)
Offshore (avoid)
From the SE to SW
Season
Trades plus an afternoon thermal on the north coast; most reliable Apr–Sep (often 15–25 kn), lighter and gustier Dec–Mar, Oct–Nov is the rainy, lightest period. Wind usually builds from late morning.
Nearest airport report
Gregorio Luperón International (Puerto Plata) MDPP
Location
19.3260, -69.5000 (approximate)

Kite schools & rentals

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