Playa del Macao surf break

Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 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
27.2° 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 (Apr 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s 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 Powerful 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), 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

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
1
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
N
9
1.8
NNE
9
1.6
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
11
1.1
NNE
11
1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
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
NE
12
0.7
NNE
11
0.9
ENE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
601
477
361
264
197
331
256
194
148
99
125
174
245
261
249
196
187
184
142
111
40
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
10
SE
10
SE
15
S
20
S
10
SSW
15
SE
20
S
10
S
15
ESE
20
ESE
0
ESE
10
NE
10
NE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
E
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:42PM0.37m
2:44AM0.61m
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
Low Tide
8:41AM0.17m
7:39PM0.09m
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
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
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6:52
6:52
6:53
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
4
3
1
1
2
2
3
5
3
Temp °C
26
26
25
27
27
25
28
30
25
28
29
25
28
28
26
27
27
26
27
28
26
27
26
26
29
28
27
28
30
26
29
28
27
30
28
28
29
28
28
28
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
N
9
1.8
NNE
9
1.6
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
11
1.1
NNE
11
1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
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
NE
12
0.7
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
9
Energy kJ
601
477
361
264
197
331
256
194
148
99
67
174
245
261
249
196
187
184
142
111
32
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.5
NNE
12
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
E
7
0.4
NE
17
0.5
NE
16
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
N
10
0.4
NE
11
Energy kJ
42
29
29
10
83
37
29
17
16
72
125
24
20
20
18
6
6
7
6
17
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
19
0.2
E
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
SSE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.3
SE
6
0.4
N
9
Energy kJ
19
3
14
4
18
11
3
12
5
4
3
9
6
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.3
E
6
0.6
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
5
0.7
E
5
0.9
ENE
5
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
3
2
7
10
13
19
42
24
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
121
144
121
121
121
8
0
121
0
121
121
0
121
144
0
121
144
97
142
234
142
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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