Nihiwatu is one of the fastest rideable waves anywhere, taking only six to ten seconds to travel the 250 + yard length of the wave. (wavehunters.com)
When there are no waves at any other break you will find a little rideable wave here. (wavehunters.com)
Playa Encuentro for example works well in all swell directions, but Preciosa, The offshore Cabarete reefs need North in the Swell for it to produce clean rideable waves. (surfingdominicanrepublic.com)