Bobo's
Bobo's is a consistent, fun reef break in the Cabarete area—offering beginner to intermediate waves when the main spots are too crowded or intense. A good introduction to DR surfing.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 340° - 30°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 210°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Cabarete area. Beginner-friendly option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Bobo's?
Bobo's works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.6m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Bobo's?
Offshore wind at Bobo's blows from the S (180°). Anything in the 150° to 210° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Bobo's?
Bobo's wants N swell (340° to 30°) between 0.8m and 2m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Bobo's?
The main season at Bobo's is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Consistent, fun right at Cabarete.
How do I get to Bobo's?
Fly into POP, then allow about 25 minutes by road. Cabarete area. Beginner-friendly option.
What kind of wave is Bobo's?
Bobo's is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Consistent, fun right at Cabarete.
Getting There
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