Las Terrenas: kite spot summary
On the Samana Peninsula, about 150 km from Cabarete in the Dominican Republic (so to the north of the DR), you will find the kite spot of Las Terrenas.
Less renowned than Cabarete, the spot receives lighter winds (from 10 to 20 knots), but offers clear and shallow water, ideal for kitesurfing.
If you go between December and mid-March, you may have the chance to see whales in the bay of Samana, where they gather every year for the mating season.
Pros: shallow lagoon – less crowded than Cabarete
Cons: less consistent wind than Cabarete
Tips:
– It takes about 3 hours by car to reach Las Terrenas from Cabarete.
– Don’t hesitate to bring your large kites (9m and up).
– From December to mid-March, many excursions are offered to go see the whales in the bay of Samana.
Spot kitesurfing features at Las Terrenas
Best season
From January to August
Water conditions
Flat
Wind type
On - Side on
Beginner access
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Level required
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
What is the best period to go kitesurfing toLas Terrenas?
| MONTH | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
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| Wind* | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 24 |
| Air** | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Water** | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
The spot of Las Terrenas works on the trade winds regime. It is a light wind that blows on this spot between December and late August. This wind will be reinforced by a thermal wind to blow almost every day in Las Terrenas. The statistics in the table do not take into account this thermal phenomenon.
Best kitesurfing offers at Las Terrenas
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