Surf camps in Dominican Republic, side by side
7 vetted camps, grouped by area and ranked by recent reviews. Every link goes to the camp's own website — we never send you to a booking aggregator.
Cabarete
Swell Surf Camp
Levels 1-4Adult-focused surf-and-stay camp in Cabarete (since 2009) — small-group beginner and improver coaching, ensuite AC rooms, pool, home-cooked meals and yoga, with transfers to Playa Encuentro.
- Surf lessons
- Stay on site
- Coaching
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- pool
- Yoga
adults-only · progression · wellness · solo
El Encuentro Surf Lodge
Levels 1-5Boutique lodge steps from Playa Encuentro with rooms from doubles to oceanfront villas, and ISA-certified lessons through its Parallel Surf school across the road.
- Surf lessons
- Stay on site
- Coaching
- Boards & wetsuits
- Wifi
- pool
boutique · beachfront · couples · families
Surfbreak Cabarete
Levels 1-5Long-running Cabarete B&B a 10-minute walk from Playa Encuentro — breakfast, two pools and a yoga loft, plus surf-camp packages run by its on-site Wave Soul Retreats program.
- Surf lessons
- Stay on site
- Coaching
- Breakfast
- pool
- Yoga
- Wifi
social · wellness · yoga · couples
Pauhana Surf School
Levels 1-5ISA-certified school at Playa Encuentro founded by Chepe Gomez — clearly-priced beginner lessons ($60), guiding and intermediate coaching. Ranked #1 in Cabarete on TripAdvisor. Lessons only.
- Surf lessons
- Lessons only
- Coaching
- Boards & wetsuits
pro-coaching · beginner · local-run · structured-progression
Cabarete Surf Company
Levels 1-5Family-run surf school at Playa Encuentro (Victor & Elizabeth) with clearly-priced lessons and 3–10-day packages, board rental and partner-hotel discounts. Lessons only.
- Surf lessons
- Lessons only
- Coaching
- Boards & wetsuits
family-run · beginner · bilingual · value
Punta Cana
Macao Surf Camp
Levels 1-5Punta Cana’s original surf school (since 2009) at Playa Macao — private and group lessons, multi-day packages and a day camp, with resort pickups. Lessons only.
- Surf lessons
- Lessons only
- Coaching
- Boards & wetsuits
- Transfer to breaks
- Photography
established · beginner · family-friendly · all-levels
Punta Cana Surf Adventure
Levels 1-5Owner-run surf school at Playa Macao — private, semi-private and group lessons from $70 with resort transfers, taught in English, Spanish and Russian. Lessons only.
- Surf lessons
- Lessons only
- Coaching
- Boards & wetsuits
- Transfer to breaks
- Photography
local-run · beginner · bilingual · all-levels
How we list camps: ranked by recent, verified reviews — never paid placement. Prices marked "not confirmed" couldn't be verified from the camp's own site. "Visit official site" links go to each camp's own website, not a booking aggregator. Always confirm details with the camp before booking.