Playa del Macao surf break

Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 24 Apr 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
27.3° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 24th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
11
1.1
NNE
11
1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.4
NE
17
0.5
NE
16
0.6
NE
15
0.8
NE
14
0.9
NE
13
0.9
NE
13
0.8
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
12
0.7
NNE
12
0.7
NNE
11
0.6
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
207
331
275
212
148
79
125
174
241
257
249
196
190
184
121
111
79
65
42
47
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
SE
5
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
10
SE
15
S
5
SSW
15
ESE
20
SSE
10
S
10
SE
15
E
5
SE
10
E
10
NE
5
E
15
E
15
ESE
5
NE
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:55PM0.39m
3:42AM0.58m
4:08PM0.43m
4:38AM0.54m
5:14PM0.48m
5:28AM0.51m
6:12PM0.52m
6:15AM0.47m
7:01PM0.56m
6:57AM0.44m
7:45PM0.59m
7:37AM0.40m
8:27PM0.61m
Low Tide
9:36AM0.17m
8:53PM0.13m
10:25AM0.17m
10:08PM0.16m
11:09AM0.16m
11:17PM0.18m
11:47AM0.15m
00:21AM0.19m
12:22PM0.13m
1:19AM0.19m
12:56PM0.11m
2:12AM0.18m
1:28PM0.10m
3:02AM0.18m
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
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6:11
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:07
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6:52
6:53
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:54
2
2
4
1
3
6
1
3
2
1
Temp °C
27
27
25
29
30
25
28
29
25
28
29
26
28
28
26
27
27
26
27
28
26
29
28
26
29
29
26
29
29
27
29
29
28
30
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
11
1.1
NNE
11
1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
15
0.8
NE
14
0.9
NE
13
0.9
NE
13
0.8
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
12
0.7
NNE
12
0.7
NNE
11
0.6
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.5
NNW
9
Energy kJ
270
207
331
275
212
148
79
53
174
241
257
249
196
190
184
121
111
79
65
42
47
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.5
NNE
12
0.6
E
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
SE
4
0.3
E
7
0.4
NE
17
0.5
NE
16
0.6
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
E
7
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NE
10
Energy kJ
10
83
37
19
6
8
72
125
44
35
23
17
7
10
10
6
6
6
8
15
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.1
NE
19
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
N
9
0.1
S
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.1
N
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
E
5
0.3
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.4
SE
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
28
9
14
4
4
6
1
13
6
1
7
5
7
6
12
8
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSE
6
0.6
E
7
0.4
E
6
Energy kJ
2
18
3
1
3
6
3
34
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
121
121
0
121
0
0
0
0
0
121
142
0
121
142
0
187
187
97
151
234
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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