Playa del Macao surf break

Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 29 Mar 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
26.7° 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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 4th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 4th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 1st Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NE
1.8
NE
1.8
NE
2.1
N
3
NNE
3
NNE
3
NE
3
NE
3
NE
3
NE
2.5
NE
2.5
NE
3
NE
2.5
NE
2.4
NE
2.5
NE
2.4
NE
2.3
NE
2.4
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)67711111010111111101010101010101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12727135310271862170816361879216418301535137914701178115612591172101910791058979
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononononononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:55AM
0.55
7:13PM
0.51
7:38AM
0.53
8:02PM
0.55
8:18AM
0.49
8:47PM
0.58
8:56AM
0.46
9:30PM
0.60
9:32AM
0.42
10:12PM
0.60
10:08AM
0.39
10:54PM
0.60
10:44AM
0.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:22AM
0.12
1:08PM
0.16
1:21AM
0.14
1:42PM
0.14
2:16AM
0.14
2:15PM
0.13
3:07AM
0.15
2:48PM
0.11
3:57AM
0.16
3:20PM
0.10
4:46AM
0.16
3:54PM
0.09
5:35AM
0.17
4:30PM
0.09
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise-6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:24-
Sunset--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:47--6:47
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Rain (mm)
3123328326533--1-----
Temp. °C242525252525242525252526252626252627252727
Feels °C (?)222423232323222324242425242627272727272826
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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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