Is the water always rough in Punta Cana?

Many areas in Punta Cana and Bavaro, being on the Atlantic side, have rough waters due to the direction of the current.



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However, it's generally more prevalent during the warmer months, from May to October. What months is seaweed particularly bad in Punta Cana? The presence of seaweed can peak between May and August, but this can vary each year.

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The 12 best beaches in the Dominican Republic
  • Playa Grande. A long, broad, tawny beach with aquamarine water on one side and a thick fringe of palm trees on the other. ...
  • Playa Los Mino. ...
  • Bavaro Beaches / Punta Cana. ...
  • Playa Rincón. ...
  • Playita. ...
  • Playa Los Patos. ...
  • Playa Cosón. ...
  • Caya Levantado.


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Beaches in Punta Cana offer true tropical paradises with sand and surf that extends forever, tropical environs, clean seashores, palm trees, and all the relaxation you need. Here, you can relax on powder-soft white sands, swim and surf in crystal clear turquoise water, and escape from the stress of your daily life.

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The Dominican Republic's sea is so clear and blue because it has little presence of plankton – or other substances – and it's relatively shallow so most of the light is reflected. As a result, we see beautiful clear blue water.

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Probably Bávaro is the most famous area in Punta Cana. It is located in La Altagracia province, which is the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. Also, it is just about 15 minutes from the airport. Bavaro is best known for its luxurious resorts, villas, and the most stunning white-sand beaches.

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The water served to you at the resorts, as well as the ice in your drinks is fine. It is recommended that you are careful when showering and use bottled water to brush your teeth. There is plenty of bottled water at all resorts. And the ice is fine.

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The main reason why there is sargassum in Punta Cana is that this area faces the Atlantic Ocean, which is the place where this type of algae proliferates.

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To help you even more, here are some handy travel tips to safely travel in the Dominican Republic. Don't walk by yourself at night time – Crime is more active after dark, beaches ESPECIALLY.

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The Bahía de las Águilas, or Eagle Bay, is within the Jaragua National Park in the province of Pedernales. It's one of the most spectacular settings in the Dominican Republic. This is beauty in its purest state: 5 miles of white sand dotted with giant boulders and cliffs with the clearest water you can imagine.

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