Cabarete is subject to a significant variability of changing conditions caused by factors such as swell direction, swell size, wind direction, size of beach and kite traffic density. Swell with a north to northeasterly direction, for instance, can cause insuperable shorebreak on some spots while simultaneously there is complete flatwater on others. Wind from east to southeast often generates very gusty wind conditions in the downwind part of the kite zone while the wind blows constantly in the upwind part. Depending on the prevailing swell direction of the respective season the beaches of some spots diminish drastically not allowing proper kite landing / launching or safe teaching. Simultaneously other beaches are widened up to the double of their previous size.
Above all, the real beauty of this place has to be the amount of sports you can do! The centre is incredibly lucky to be able to offer kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, and surfing, each at a world-class standard.
Kitefoil rental and private or semi-private lessons are offered in Cabarete.
STARTER, INTERMEDIATE, RIDING UPWIND KITESURF SPOT
- We recommend all kiters, especially beginners and advanced riders to profit from individual spot-recommendation on site.
- Side-onshore wind on almost all spots guarantees your safety.
- There is a perfect spot to ride, improve and enjoy at any season of the year. To those of you who have taken sufficient lessons already but are not yet quite independent or confident we recommend the supervised service.
FREERIDER, BUMP & JUMP, TRANSITIONS, FIRST JUMPS KITESURF SPOT
- It is recommendable for all jump novices to stay inside of the bay.
- Side-onshore wind makes your session perfectly safe.
- There are plenty of ramps to use for all kiters who don't want to load their kite fully. After that, all "air trainees" will be able to enjoy first flights with kite support.
- Further outside a rolling groundswell lets you go for some breathtaking altitude airtime. We recommend taking advantage of the round, soft groundswell behind the reef belt for carving.
FREESTYLE, NEW SCHOOL TRICKS & JUMPS (UNHOOKED) KITESURF SPOT
- Overall the Cabarete Bay offers mainly bump-and-jump conditions except in the reef belt with breaking surf.
- Nevertheless, you can always find the perfect playground for all sorts of tricks.
- With smaller swell, the outside reef offers awesome kickers and in between the small breaking surf you find smoothest flatwater.
- With larger swell, the rolling waves form areas of perfect flatwater which invite big air moves.
- With a big swell period, there is also flat water close to the shore. If you pull tricks close to the shore please take care of students, beginners and riders who launch or land.
WAVE NOVICES, TRANSITIONS & JUMPS WITH DIRECTIONAL BOARDS KITESURF SPOT
- The bay of Cabarete is the perfect place to make first contact with strapless riding.
- There is a lot of space for the practice of tacking and jibing-manoeuvres.
- Chop serves as first ramps for strapless jumps. Step by step you can venture into the breaking waves at the outer reef.
- In case of a wipeout, the side-onshore wind pushes you straight out of the surf into the security of the bay. The breaking waves run out smoothly into the bay.
- The distance to the outside reef belt is between 400 and 1000 metres.
WAVE EXPERTS, EXPERIENCE IN WAVERIDING AND CROSSING BREAKING SURF KITESURF SPOT
- There is always some surf in the outer reef belt of Cabarete for shredding, from the smallest swell to powerful big sets. During summer months there is a 1-2 meter swell, during winter months 2-4 meters.
- The best surf of the day/hour depends on swell direction, size, wind direction and tidal range.
- The same for the location of channels for crossing the reef or existence of currents. For precise information please contact us.
Please note: 10-15% supplement can apply in high season period