Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Issued: 1 am 26 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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1
E
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1
E
6
1.1
E
8
1.2
ENE
6
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.8
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
191
165
72
57
62
86
79
171
78
153
119
134
134
127
51
58
60
54
31
46
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
ESE
20
E
20
E
5
ESE
20
E
20
E
10
ENE
20
E
20
ESE
10
SSE
20
E
25
ESE
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:01PM0.58m
6:11AM0.31m
7:44PM0.59m
6:58AM0.30m
8:26PM0.60m
7:45AM0.31m
9:06PM0.61m
8:32AM0.32m
9:45PM0.61m
9:20AM0.33m
10:23PM0.61m
10:08AM0.35m
10:58PM0.60m
Low Tide
11:34AM0.07m
1:47AM0.22m
12:15PM0.06m
2:32AM0.21m
12:57PM0.05m
3:14AM0.20m
1:39PM0.06m
3:54AM0.20m
2:23PM0.07m
4:33AM0.20m
3:06PM0.09m
5:09AM0.20m
3:50PM0.12m
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
 mm
2
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
28
28
27
27
28
26
28
29
26
28
28
26
29
29
27
28
29
27
28
28
27
Feels °C
28
29
29
28
30
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
31
30
29
29
29
29
28
28
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
NNE
10
1
ENE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
9
0.1
NE
9
0.6
E
8
0.3
SE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.9
E
6
0.4
E
8
0.4
SE
7
0.8
E
6
Energy kJ
10
4
10
72
6
10
23
24
3
44
6
119
134
134
127
32
33
60
20
11
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
SSE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
SE
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
N
9
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.5
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
10
9
18
6
10
3
9
9
1
4
2
3
3
3
5
9
4
31
3
20
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.5
E
8
0.4
SE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
10
10
10
9
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
32
11
3
3
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1
E
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1
E
6
1.1
E
8
0.4
SSE
5
0.8
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.9
E
6
0.7
E
6
Energy kJ
202
191
165
57
62
86
79
171
78
153
11
51
58
35
54
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
614
711
82
187
155
151
151
287
82
151
924
151
151
151
0
151
158
0
187
924
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
6
9
7
6
5
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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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