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Playa del Macao surf break

Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 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
27.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 6th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 12th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 12th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 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 Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
NE
10
0.6
N
8
0.9
E
6
0.5
N
8
0.4
NE
9
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
1
E
6
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.7
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
36
38
49
49
52
29
29
29
33
30
41
65
46
108
102
69
250
187
107
274
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
SE
5
SSW
25
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
30
E
20
E
20
E
10
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:52AM0.31m
11:54PM0.58m
11:36AM0.31m
00:37AM0.56m
12:25PM0.31m
1:20AM0.55m
1:21PM0.33m
2:03AM0.54m
2:22PM0.36m
2:46AM0.53m
3:23PM0.40m
3:30AM0.52m
4:22PM0.46m
4:16AM0.49m
Low Tide
4:31PM0.09m
6:57AM0.19m
5:14PM0.12m
7:45AM0.20m
6:01PM0.15m
8:29AM0.21m
6:55PM0.18m
9:09AM0.21m
7:59PM0.21m
9:44AM0.20m
9:10PM0.22m
10:17AM0.18m
10:22PM0.23m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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6:03
—
—
6:03
—
—
6:03
—
—
6:03
—
—
6:01
—
—
6:01
—
—
6:01
—
—
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—
6:57
—
—
6:57
—
—
6:58
—
—
6:58
—
—
6:58
—
—
6:59
—
—
6:59
—
 mm
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
2
Temp °C
28
29
26
28
29
26
28
28
26
27
28
26
27
28
26
27
28
26
28
28
26
Feels °C
28
29
29
28
28
29
29
28
28
28
29
27
26
28
27
26
28
27
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.6
E
6
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
7
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.1
N
15
Energy kJ
39
36
24
49
49
48
28
17
29
28
30
41
65
46
50
50
49
35
29
31
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.2
NNW
10
0.5
N
9
0.5
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
7
—
0.3
SE
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
SE
7
—
—
0.5
SE
7
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
1
10
38
45
29
29
29
29
16
8
21
11
—
7
8
5
12
—
—
26
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.5
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.5
NE
9
0.6
E
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
—
0.2
NNE
9
—
—
0.1
E
11
—
—
—
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
2
35
18
43
29
12
13
13
11
7
6
10
—
8
—
—
2
—
—
—
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
—
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.9
E
6
0.7
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.9
E
5
1
E
5
0.8
E
5
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
6
1
E
6
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.1
E
7
1.7
E
7
Energy kJ
53
51
—
62
56
52
27
17
27
33
16
37
54
36
108
102
69
250
187
107
274
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Fort George Cut (Pine Cay)
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Fort George Cut (Pine Cay)
Turks and Caicos Islands
Playa del Macao
North East Coast
Domes (Rincon)
Puerto Rico
Inches
Puerto Rico
El Coson
North East Coast
Bahia de las Aguilas
Caribbean Coast
Lorient
Saint Barthélemy
Guibia
Caribbean Coast
Bahia de las Aguilas
Caribbean Coast
La Tortue
Saint Barthélemy
Hawaii
Caribbean Coast
Makka
Jamaica
Los Pocitos
Caracas
Embassy Beach
Caribbean Coast
Makka
Jamaica
Los Pocitos
Caracas
Guibia
Caribbean Coast
Surfers Beach
Puerto Rico
Los Pocitos
Caracas
Playa del Macao
North East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
508
508
0
142
287
121
343
612
151
343
614
82
854
924
97
854
924
151
151
924
0
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Playa del Macao
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
La Puntilla (Puerto Plata)
Amber Coast
La Preciosa
Amber Coast
Najayo
Caribbean Coast
Bahia de las Aguilas
Caribbean Coast
La Puntilla (Puerto Plata)
Amber Coast
Bahia de las Aguilas
Caribbean Coast
Guibia
Caribbean Coast
Red Beach
Caribbean Coast
Red Beach
Caribbean Coast
Red Beach
Caribbean Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Itaúna
Brazil
Easter Reef
Australia
Hanga Poukura
Chile
Sea Vista
South Africa
Glen Eden
South Africa
Riet River
South Africa
Buchupureo
Chile
Dum Dums
Australia
Amanzimtoti
South Africa
Amanzimtoti
South Africa
Dum Dums
Australia
Amanzimtoti
South Africa
Fish Boma
South Africa
Shipwreck Bay-Supertubes
New Zealand
Barrancon
Chile
Ahijedero
Mexico
Skeleton Bay
Namibia
Bell Block Reef
New Zealand
Fox River
New Zealand
Last Chance
New Zealand
Boneyards
South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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