Destroyers
Destroyers earned its name—a very fast, shallow reef break near Cabarete that produces nice barrels but demands respect. The wave breaks hard over coral, destroying boards and egos alike. When conditions align, it's one of the north coast's most exciting waves.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Direction range
- 340° - 30°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 210°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Cabarete area. Name tells the story.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Very fast and shallow with nice barrels.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
La Izquierda
⬅️ Encuentro's left • Fast fun waves • Alternative to the rights
Playa Grande
🏖️ DR's beach break option • Powerful shorebreak • Sandy bottom
Bobo's
🤙 Cabarete's fun option • Consistent waves • Beginner-friendly
Encuentro
🇩🇴 DR's most consistent • Morning sessions • Cabarete's reef
La Preciosa
🔥 DR's outer reef gem • Powerful left barrels • North coast excellence
El Barco
🚢 Shipwreck reef • Fast hollow rights • DR's north coast power