Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Issued: 7 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, E swell with 548 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period with E 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 0.6m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.2
E
6
1
E
7
1.4
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
2.2
E
8
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.2
E
6
1
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
153
154
239
116
92
157
108
114
294
246
254
548
315
262
324
218
197
236
106
76
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
10
SSW
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
5
SSE
20
E
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
15
SE
20
E
25
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:04AM0.67m
12:20PM0.45m
00:53AM0.62m
1:26PM0.48m
1:39AM0.56m
2:32PM0.50m
2:24AM0.50m
3:35PM0.53m
3:08AM0.44m
4:34PM0.55m
3:52AM0.39m
5:27PM0.56m
4:37AM0.35m
6:16PM0.57m
Low Tide
6:46AM0.14m
6:13PM0.11m
7:32AM0.13m
7:22PM0.17m
8:16AM0.12m
8:34PM0.21m
8:57AM0.12m
9:47PM0.24m
9:37AM0.10m
10:56PM0.24m
10:16AM0.09m
00:00AM0.24m
10:55AM0.08m
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:14
7:14
7:14
 mm
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
27
28
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
29
Feels °C
29
29
29
30
28
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
27
29
28
28
28
28
29
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNE
11
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.5
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
Energy kJ
22
23
20
9
18
18
12
19
7
10
10
16
10
35
45
13
24
10
12
29
28
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.3
NNE
11
0.1
NE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
4
23
7
14
27
26
12
11
2
10
1
12
12
13
13
12
1
12
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
Energy kJ
4
7
14
14
1
6
3
3
1
1
1
11
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.2
E
6
1
E
7
1.4
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
2.2
E
8
1.8
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.2
E
6
1
E
6
Energy kJ
151
153
154
239
116
92
157
108
114
294
246
254
548
315
262
324
218
197
236
106
76
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
4
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
97
856
287
0
856
924
97
287
287
0
854
142
151
856
1098
93
854
144
82
287
435
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
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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