
Surf Forecasts:
Playa del Macao surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, N swell with 441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NNE 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa del Macao over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ENE 5 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | 71 | 75 | 43 | 42 | 33 | 33 | 51 | 67 | 123 | 138 | 111 | 94 | 43 | 41 | 33 | 43 | 302 | 441 | 426 | 363 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | 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 | glassy |
High Tide | 11:22AM0.59m | 11:06PM0.33m | 12:08PM0.57m | 11:49PM0.32m | 12:55PM0.55m | 00:37AM0.31m | 1:45PM0.53m | 1:31AM0.32m | 2:35PM0.52m | 2:34AM0.33m | 3:24PM0.51m | 3:38AM0.36m | 4:11PM0.51m | 4:38AM0.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM0.18m | 4:52AM0.08m | 7:03PM0.19m | 5:36AM0.10m | 7:57PM0.20m | 6:25AM0.13m | 8:51PM0.21m | 7:21AM0.16m | 9:39PM0.22m | 8:24AM0.18m | 10:21PM0.22m | 9:31AM0.20m | 10:56PM0.21m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 |
86 | 71 | 75 | 43 | 42 | 33 | 33 | 51 | 67 | 123 | 138 | 111 | 94 | 43 | 41 | 26 | 43 | 302 | 441 | 426 | 363 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNW 8 | NNE 14 | N 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 | N 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 5 | ENE 8 | E 8 |
16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 10 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 14 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 22 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | N 9 | SE 5 | N 8 | SE 5 | NNE 13 | NNW 8 | NNE 12 | N 7 | N 7 | SSE 5 | NNE 14 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | NNE 10 | NNW 11 | SSE 6 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 24 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — |
13 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 13 | — | 16 | 16 | 45 | 27 | 24 | 17 | 29 | 17 | 21 | 23 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 144 | 155 | 426 | 151 | 188 | 188 | 142 | 142 | 142 | 149 | 142 | 144 | 144 | 82 | 144 | 142 | 121 | 121 | 142 | 0 |
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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.










