Playa del Macao surf break

Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 May 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
27.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) 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 Friday (May 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 22nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 22nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 26th May)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
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
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
1.5
ENE
8
2
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.7
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2
E
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
266
475
280
218
282
220
186
355
278
269
373
394
346
627
556
520
471
319
238
203
134
Wind (km/h)
20
E
10
SSW
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
25
E
30
E
30
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
10
E
20
SE
cross-on
cross-off
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
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:22AM0.64m
1:40PM0.42m
2:15AM0.59m
2:51PM0.45m
3:06AM0.54m
3:59PM0.49m
3:55AM0.49m
5:00PM0.53m
4:42AM0.45m
5:54PM0.56m
5:27AM0.40m
6:41PM0.58m
6:11AM0.37m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.07m
8:12AM0.15m
7:32PM0.13m
9:00AM0.15m
8:47PM0.17m
9:44AM0.14m
10:01PM0.21m
10:24AM0.13m
11:11PM0.22m
11:02AM0.12m
00:15AM0.22m
11:37AM0.10m
1:12AM0.22m
12:12PM0.09m
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
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>
7:02
7:02
7:04
7:04
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:06
1
1
4
1
3
1
2
6
2
2
12
3
3
4
3
2
8
5
Temp °C
28
26
28
28
26
27
27
26
27
27
25
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
26
28
28
29
28
27
27
27
26
26
26
25
26
26
25
27
27
28
27
27
27
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
6
2
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.7
NE
9
1.2
E
7
Energy kJ
6
475
280
21
4
16
11
10
10
8
14
24
27
20
25
19
33
33
55
77
134
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.1
NE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
9
0.3
SE
7
0.1
N
9
0.4
NE
10
0.1
NE
17
0.2
NNE
15
0.2
NNE
14
0.3
NNE
13
0.7
NE
8
Energy kJ
31
20
7
14
13
12
9
5
3
7
2
23
11
22
21
35
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.2
NNE
15
0.1
SE
9
0.7
SE
7
0.4
NNE
13
Energy kJ
4
7
6
22
3
44
63
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
8
0.8
SSE
6
1.3
ENE
8
1.7
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
8
2.4
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2
E
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
6
Energy kJ
266
49
218
282
220
186
355
278
269
373
394
346
627
556
520
471
319
238
203
132
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
287
0
187
142
97
151
924
151
856
924
117
148
924
82
148
924
121
142
142
142
121
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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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