Playa Onda Samana is a secluded beach situated in Samana, Dominican Republic. This beach is a hidden gem, renowned for its untouched natural beauty. Nestled amidst a wild jungle, the beach's location presents a unique challenge to visitors as reaching it involves a difficult trek through the jungle. The journey is not just a hike but an adventure where visitors need to be cautious of the surrounding wildlife.
Despite its remote location, Playa Onda Samana is nonetheless accessible. One can reach the beach by boat via Playa Ermitaño II. After arriving at Playa Ermitaño II, visitors need to embark on a 10 to 15-minute walk along a path to finally reach Playa Onda Samana.
Playa Onda Samana is renowned for its strong and rough waves, offering an adventure to thrill-seekers. However, visitors are advised to exercise caution due to the intensity of the waves. A unique characteristic of this beach is that it remains free of sargassum, a type of seaweed, during certain seasons. This is attributed to its strong waves which prevent the seaweed from settling on the beach.
While the beach is secluded, it does not offer any amenities or parking facilities due to its remote location and natural setting. Therefore, visitors are advised to plan accordingly and bring any necessary items with them. Despite these factors, Playa Onda Samana is not typically crowded, offering visitors a tranquil and serene beach experience.
Visitor reviews highlight the beach's natural beauty and seclusion as its most appealing features, with many noting the thrill of a challenging hike through the jungle or a boat ride to reach it. The strong, rough waves provide an exciting experience, but also require caution. However, some visitors find the difficulty of access, whether by hiking or boating, to be a drawback.
Visitors to Playa Onda Samana often stay in nearby Samaná, where they can find a variety of accommodations ranging from hotels to guesthouses. Some choose to stay in Las Galeras for its charming village atmosphere and proximity to other beautiful beaches.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 19.3105978 / Longitude: -69.3810128
Playa Onda Samana is located in Samaná. The following map of Playa Onda Samana shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 24.5°C/32.2°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 37.5°C |
| Sea Temperature | 30.4 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.5 m |
| Rain Chance | 69% |
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| Rainfall | 1.2 mm |
| Rain Duration | 6 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:15/19:11 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.5 hrs |
| UV Index | 9.05 |
| Cloud Cover | 22% |
| Speed | 13.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 37.4 km/h |
| Direction | SE |
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