A Tropical Paradise for Watersports Enthusiasts

The Dominican Republic is fast becoming one of the top destinations for wingfoiling in the Caribbean. With warm waters, consistent trade winds, and a vibrant beach culture, this tropical paradise offers ideal conditions for beginners and seasoned riders alike.

Whether you’re looking to learn wingfoiling for the first time or explore new spots with your gear in tow, the Dominican Republic has everything you need for an unforgettable wind-powered adventure.

WHY WINGFOIL IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ?

✅ Consistent Trade Winds

From November to September, the Dominican Republic enjoys steady trade winds, especially on the north coast. Afternoon wind speeds often reach 15–25 knots — perfect for wingfoiling.

✅ Warm Waters Year-Round

No wetsuit needed! With ocean temperatures ranging from 26–29°C (79–84°F), you can ride in boardshorts or a swimsuit almost every day of the year.

✅ Diverse Spots for All Levels

From calm bays to challenging reef breaks, the Dominican Republic offers a variety of locations to suit different skill levels and riding styles.

✅ Affordable Travel

Compared to other wingfoil hotspots like Hawaii or Europe, the Dominican Republic offers great value for accommodation, food, and local experiences.

An exciting way to ride the crystal blue water of Las Terrenas, accessible for people of most ages, with less wind needed than kiting or windsurfing.Wing foiling is a brand-new sport developed recently by kiters and windsurfers. Not much kiting experience is required, or even probably none for you to learn…

It combines the use of a foil with a sail windsurf type, with no use of a harness. There’s no complicated bar or line to tangle, wing is much easier to handle even more if you are a windsurfer. Winging is such a fun sport! Quite easy to set up, you don’t need to be a windsurfer or a kiter, to begin with wing foiling, though you should practice having control on some type of board before getting started. As you are getting speed, the hydrofoil lifts the board off the water and allows the rider to cruise above the water.

When you start, you will be on your knees on the board with the wing positioned above your head. The wing shouldn’t be touching the water at all; otherwise, you will fall.

The reason why wind-foiling became so popular so quickly is that you don’t need to carry heavy windsurfing gear; you can travel light with the wing-foil, making it an easy sport to enjoy across the globe. Also, you can access different spots where kitesurfing isn’t possible because of wind shadow, like the lake & river: basically, you can ride everywhere when there is wind and water!

WHY LAS TERRENAS IS THE BEST DESTINATION FOR WING FOILING?

The KiteWorld school has now 10 years of experience teaching wind & wave sports like surf & kite surf in the Dominican Republic. We are now so excited to offer our students the wing foiling lessons in our easy spot with warm & flat water, ideal for a fast progression.

Moreover, the sideshore wind is perfect for all types of water sports. Steady wind around 15 knots. The Dominican Republic is a very safe country to travel to, offering many connecting flights from a lot of country worldwide, with a friendly atmosphere.

In Las Terrenas, you won’t find any seaweed because we are protected by the Samana peninsula. In comparison, Punta Cana is very exposed due to its location on the southeast corner of the island.

Choose from surfing, kite surfing, or wing foiling and adventure tours like the coffee trail with ATV or the waterfalls trek. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind water sport holiday, look no further; you will love it here!

WHAT SIZE WING FOIL EQUIPMENT FOR LAS TERRENAS?

For the very first step, we use a big paddle foil board 150L combined with a large foil that is super easy to take off and stable once you are flying (size 2400 square cm). The size of the wing will be between 5 & 6m according to your body weight. We will do the first lesson on the beach, showing you how to handle the wing, how to generate power, and how to avoid touching the water, which can make you fall down.

For an intermediate rider, we recommend a board between 60L – 90L combined with an average size foil around 1200cm2 square centimeters with a 5m – 6m wing size. You can fit your gear in a normal board bag 145cm during your flight (check our best selection of companies to pay less luggage fees)

BEST SPOT FOR WING FOIL IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC?

Only 3 spots on the island for different levels :

CABARETE the wingfoil capital : discovered in 1980 as a legendary windsurfing spot, is the best for advanced riders who are searching for wave riding. There you can have an endless freefly surf, connecting 2 or 3 waves in a row. Because of too many schools and independent riders, it is very difficult to learn wing foil in Cabarete, and the choppy conditions make it even worse! Only 1 spot: bozo beach the main one in the city center. Wind speed between 20 -25 knots after 1 pm, 2-3 m waves close to the reef, perfect for advanced riders who like to Wingfoil, waves riding, warm weather, no wetsuit needed, sunblock mandatory. Kite beach is too shallow with a lot of reef close to the shore, very difficult for intermediate riders, and where all the pros train hard!

LAS TERRENAS the wingfoil secret spot : the little fishermen’s village famous for its different shades of blue, forming natural swimming pools in the sea. The spot at Portillo beach, located 15 minutes away from the city center, offers super flat water perfect for beginners with no waves disturbing you in the learning process. Only a few kite schools there, way less crowded than Cabarete, which gives you more serenity to learn wing foil. Wind speed between 15 -20 knots after 1 pm, warm weather, no wetsuit needed,d sunblock mandatory

PUNTA CANA : the tourist machine where you can find the cheapest flights to come into the Dominican Republic with a lot of connections, but most beaches don’t have free access like Playa Blanca or Juanillo. Plus, the water is shallow (bring a short mast 75 cm size!). Wind speed around 10 knots stronger at the end of the day or super early, warm weather, no wetsuit needed,d sunblock mandatory. Almost all the beaches work in Punta Cana from Cabeza de Toro until Bavaro beach, around the all-inclusive resorts.

BEST TIME TO GO

High Season (December to September): Most reliable wind, with peak conditions between February and August.
Off Season (September to November): Lighter wind but still some good days. Great for exploring and surf-foil sessions.

TRAVEL TIPS

Language: Spanish is the official language, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP), though USD is accepted in many places.
Transportation: Rent a motorbike or scooter in Las Terrenas to get to beaches easily.
Local Food: Try “La Bandera” (rice, beans, and meat), fresh seafood, and tropical fruit smoothies.

HOW TO GET TO LAS TERRENAS ?

Check our blog article where we give you the best tips to reach Las Terrenas in different ways.