Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Issued: 1 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 (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, E swell with 419 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 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Macao in the next 16 days are 2.0m 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 5AM.

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 (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 16th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. 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 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the E by Mon night).

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
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
9
1.2
E
8
0.9
ENE
9
1.3
E
7
1
E
6
0.7
ENE
8
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
7
2
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.8
E
7
1.3
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
44
49
50
57
61
62
158
200
126
154
74
67
286
258
258
419
282
176
289
143
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
20
ESE
5
SSE
20
E
25
ESE
15
SSE
20
ESE
25
ESE
5
S
15
E
15
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
30
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:50PM0.57m
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
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thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<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
1
2
4
3
Temp °C
28
26
28
29
27
28
29
27
29
29
27
28
29
27
28
28
26
28
28
26
27
Feels °C
29
28
30
29
30
29
29
29
29
30
30
29
30
29
28
28
27
27
27
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
8
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
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.9
ENE
9
1.3
E
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNE
11
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
65
44
49
50
57
61
62
158
19
126
154
50
67
14
13
15
6
5
17
12
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.6
E
4
0.4
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNE
11
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
12
23
33
31
19
32
55
24
25
4
1
5
3
5
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.2
N
9
0.5
E
5
0.4
SE
6
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNE
11
Energy kJ
3
1
1
1
7
13
10
18
18
10
5
3
2
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
E
5
0.6
SE
6
1.2
E
8
1
E
6
0.9
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
7
2
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.8
E
7
1.3
E
6
Energy kJ
6
9
9
2
26
12
32
200
74
52
286
258
258
419
282
176
289
143
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
Distance (km)
305
151
435
435
0
187
151
0
151
287
0
151
924
82
856
924
151
856
787
151
614
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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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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