Playa del Macao surf break

Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 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
27.7° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11AM. 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+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 20th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 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 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
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
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.3
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
163
154
243
233
231
341
343
318
358
383
301
300
251
257
207
192
181
176
190
148
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
5
SSW
20
E
20
E
10
SE
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:48PM0.73m
8:30AM0.36m
9:42PM0.74m
9:25AM0.36m
10:37PM0.74m
10:23AM0.36m
11:32PM0.72m
11:25AM0.37m
00:27AM0.68m
12:30PM0.39m
1:22AM0.64m
1:40PM0.42m
2:15AM0.59m
2:51PM0.45m
Low Tide
3:35AM0.14m
2:24PM-0.03m
4:32AM0.14m
3:18PM-0.03m
5:29AM0.14m
4:14PM-0.01m
6:25AM0.15m
5:15PM0.02m
7:20AM0.15m
6:21PM0.07m
8:12AM0.15m
7:32PM0.13m
9:00AM0.15m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:04
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
4
1
Temp °C
27
29
28
27
27
28
26
27
28
26
27
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
30
30
29
29
27
28
27
26
28
27
26
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
11
1.1
E
6
0.5
E
8
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.2
N
7
0.3
SE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
1.3
ENE
8
0.4
SE
6
1.3
ENE
8
0.1
N
13
0.4
SE
6
0.5
E
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
Energy kJ
77
104
35
40
39
14
7
4
7
1
2
7
191
10
207
4
10
36
11
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
NE
11
0.3
SE
7
0.1
N
10
0.3
NE
10
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.1
NE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
Energy kJ
1
35
43
8
2
16
5
4
4
1
39
38
39
49
7
14
11
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.5
NE
11
0.5
E
8
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
14
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
30
61
35
2
5
4
1
4
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
8
0.4
SE
6
1.4
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.3
E
7
Energy kJ
163
163
154
243
233
231
341
343
318
358
383
301
300
251
257
10
192
181
176
190
148
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
151
151
924
121
144
924
97
287
924
151
187
924
0
187
287
0
187
922
151
856
142
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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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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