Playa del Macao surf break

Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 AST
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Playa del Macao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
85.1°F
(Which is 1.8°F warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa del Macao this week:

The surf forecast for Playa del Macao over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2ft and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Macao in the next 12 days are 13ft 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 13ft 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 23rd Aug)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 23rd Aug)13ft (4.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa del Macao over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 88°F on Tue afternoon, min 81°F on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 4.6in), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 84°F on Thu afternoon, min 73°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, gales from the SE by Sat night).

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (ft) & direction (?)
3.5
NNW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
3
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
3
NNW
3.5
NNW
4.5
NNW
5
NNW
6.5
N
15
E
6
N
5.5
N
5
N
5
N
4.5
N
Period(s) (?)101010111011111111111212131315111414131413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)27823916418616921020934954126034044660812152430581815012035123111971372
Wind
(mph)
19
S
12
S
19
SSE
19
SSE
9
SSE
16
SE
16
SE
3
NE
12
E
12
ENE
12
ENE
16
ENE
12
NE
19
NNE
25
NNE
12
SE
25
SSE
19
ESE
12
SE
12
ESE
12
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (ft)
5:08PM
2.03
4:27AM
1.12
6:09PM
2.07
5:36AM
1.15
7:04PM
2.07
6:41AM
1.25
7:53PM
2.07
7:39AM
1.38
8:37PM
2
8:33AM
1.48
9:17PM
1.94
9:23AM
1.61
9:54PM
1.84
10:11AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (ft)
11:58PM
0.69
10:45AM
0.1
12:53AM
0.66
11:46AM
0.1
1:40AM
0.66
12:44PM
0.13
2:21AM
0.62
1:39PM
0.2
2:57AM
0.59
2:32PM
0.3
3:32AM
0.56
3:24PM
0.39
4:05AM
0.49
Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Sunrise--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16
Sunset6:59--6:59--6:58--6:57--6:55--6:55--6:54--
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Rain (in)
-------------0.30.20.13.70.51.00.90.0
Temp. °F848286888284888282848182848182827579797782
Feels °F (?)818484869086889084868486868282776179818182

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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Playa del Macao (fresh winds from the S at Punta Cana International Airport 19 miles from Playa del Macao). 4ft 10s swell from the NNW with a 2ft 8s swell from the ENE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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 12 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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