Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Playa del Macao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
29.8°C
1.1° 

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 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, N swell with 274 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with NNW 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 28th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 28th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 28th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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202
256
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31
Wind (km/h)
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:03AM0.60m
9:07PM0.46m
9:50AM0.63m
9:47PM0.43m
10:39AM0.65m
10:30PM0.40m
11:31AM0.65m
11:16PM0.37m
12:27PM0.65m
00:08AM0.36m
1:26PM0.63m
1:07AM0.35m
2:29PM0.62m
2:15AM0.36m
Low Tide
3:25PM0.15m
3:05AM0.08m
4:19PM0.15m
3:43AM0.06m
5:15PM0.16m
4:25AM0.04m
6:14PM0.17m
5:13AM0.03m
7:18PM0.18m
6:07AM0.04m
8:23PM0.19m
7:10AM0.06m
9:26PM0.20m
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Temp °C
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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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