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Continent:	Caribbean
Country:	Dominican Republic
Next Big City (Airport):	Punta Cana
Next Town:	Punta Cana
Latitude:	18.6428
Longitude:	-68.3448
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Type:	- Ocean	Rider Ability: - Beginner - Intermediate - Expert

Good for:	- Kitesurfing - Windsurfing	Features: - Shower - Toilet - Food

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Water

Type:	- Shallow - Flat - Chop - Small Wave (< 1m) - Medium Wave (1-3m)	Hazards: - Ships/Boats

Quality:	- Crystal Clear	Best Tide: - Tide Independent

There is shallow, flat water for about a mile before you get to any breaking waves. The waves were about 5-8 feet also depending on ocean swells and wind. Too much scuba boat tour traffic, so be aware.

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Beach

Type:	- Sand	Size: - Small

Hazards:	- Bystanders	Beach crowds: No Information

Very narrow beach. Lots of people walking. Assisted launch probably be required depending on crowd. Better to launch in the water.

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Weather

Spring:	- Shorts	Summer: - Shorts

Fall:	- Shorts	Winter: - Shorts

The water and air is warm. No wetsuit needed year-round. Sun protection is recommended.

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Wind

Wind Statistic Wind Forecast Wind Report

Best Months:	No Information	Wind Type: - Thermal Winds - Trade Winds

Best Direction:	- E	Main Direction: - E

Usually the East trade wind is sideonshore the entire time and would build (thermal) during the afternoon. Winds about 12-22 mph, averaging about 15 mph.

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How to get there

Transport:

- Car

Access:

- Short Walk

Fly into Punta Cana and it's about 15 minutes by bus to Cabeza de Toro.

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Rules, Restrictions and Extra Info

Rules:

- None

Packed beaches and water, so be very careful.

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Nightlife

No nightlife outside the all-inclusive resorts.

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