Beach Data
Bávaro Beach — Full Data Profile
Updated: 2026-06-01
Executive summary
Bávaro is the headline beach of Punta Cana: ~6 km of fine white sand, ~80 m wide, fronted by a barrier reef that flattens the Atlantic into a swimmable turquoise lagoon. Repeatedly ranked among the world's best beaches.
Key statistics
6 km
Length
80 m
Avg width
27–29°C
Water temp
Top 10
World ranking
Bávaro at a glance
The barrier reef sits ~500 m offshore, keeping the lagoon at knee-to-chest depth for the first 60 m. Sand grain size: 0.2–0.4 mm (fine), coral origin, year-round air temperature 27 °C. The beach hosts dozens of mega-resorts but the sand strip itself is fully public.
Bávaro Beach — measured profile
| Attribute | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Length | ~6 km | Wikipedia / cana.tours |
| Average width | 60–100 m | cana.tours field survey |
| Sand color | Bright white | Travel + Leisure |
| Sand origin | Crushed coral | Field |
| Reef distance offshore | ~500 m | Field |
| Lagoon depth (first 60 m) | 0.5–1.5 m | Field |
| Water temperature | 27–29 °C | SeaTemperature.info |
| UV peak | 11+ (May–Aug) | Weather Atlas |
| Sargassum risk | Low (reef-protected) | USF SaWS |
| Lifeguards | Resort-staffed | POMA |
Source: cana.tours field survey, Travel + Leisure, Weather Atlas.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Bávaro Beach swimmable for kids?+
Can I visit Bávaro without staying at a resort?+
Sources & methodology
- Wikipedia — Bávaro Beach (Playa Bávaro) — 48 km Bávaro–Punta Cana coastal strip
- Travel + Leisure — Best Punta Cana Beaches
- SeaTemperature.info — Punta Cana sea temperature
- Weather Atlas — Punta Cana climate (monthly averages) — 30-year normals for temperature, rainfall, humidity, UV, sea temp
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