Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Issued: 7 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
27.9° C

Normal for this time of year

Playa del Macao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa del Macao surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, E swell with 462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa del Macao this week:

The surf forecast for Playa del Macao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Macao in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 12th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 14th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 16th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa del Macao over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
1
E
7
1
E
9
0.9
ENE
9
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.7
ENE
8
1.9
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.3
E
7
2.1
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.3
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
49
50
57
61
62
94
154
126
195
142
67
347
225
161
462
271
208
214
184
161
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
5
SSE
25
E
20
ESE
10
SSE
20
E
25
ESE
5
SW
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:16AM0.42m
5:46PM0.63m
5:11AM0.38m
6:42PM0.68m
6:08AM0.36m
7:38PM0.72m
7:08AM0.35m
8:34PM0.74m
8:08AM0.35m
9:29PM0.75m
9:09AM0.37m
10:22PM0.74m
10:11AM0.39m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.23m
10:40AM0.05m
00:24AM0.21m
11:27AM0.01m
1:27AM0.18m
12:17PM-0.02m
2:26AM0.17m
1:11PM-0.04m
3:23AM0.15m
2:07PM-0.05m
4:17AM0.15m
3:04PM-0.03m
5:09AM0.15m
4:04PM0.00m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:09
7:10
7:10
7:10
7:10
7:12
7:12
7:12
 mm
1
2
2
2
Temp °C
26
28
29
27
28
29
26
28
29
27
28
29
27
28
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
Feels °C
28
29
29
30
29
30
28
28
30
30
28
29
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
1
E
7
1
E
9
0.9
ENE
9
1.4
E
7
0.5
SE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
E
8
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
12
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SE
7
Energy kJ
44
49
50
57
61
62
94
154
126
195
24
67
5
27
36
3
5
12
12
5
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
7
0.5
E
4
0.4
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
SE
7
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
Energy kJ
1
1
1
9
23
33
31
19
24
23
10
26
3
2
27
5
5
2
11
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.4
SE
5
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
E
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
1
1
2
7
6
19
19
41
3
5
3
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.6
E
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
1.2
E
7
0.9
E
6
1.9
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.3
E
7
2.1
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
6
9
9
2
20
20
32
38
142
56
347
225
161
462
271
208
214
184
161
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
157
435
435
0
151
158
0
187
287
0
151
142
89
856
924
151
287
144
151
287
787
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
7
7
9
7
5
5
4
5
7
5
4
5
6
5
6
5
4
4
6
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Information about the Playa del Macao Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa del Macao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa del Macao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa del Macao surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa del Macao) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa del Macao may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Playa del Macao is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Salvaleon de Higuey. If you plan a holiday in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic, look for hotels and other accommodation in Salvaleon de Higuey. Salvaleon de Higuey has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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