Encuentro Beach (Playa Encuentro)

The island’s top swells and major waves attract surfers every day of the week, but locals say travelers should be prepared for bigger crowds on weekends. Encuentro Beach is accessible using the coastal road from Sosua and is only about a 15-minute drive. Though conditions are typically safe, surfers may encounter sea urchins and dangerous rip tides, so it’s best to be cautious.