Playa del Macao surf break

Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 29 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
27.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Playa del Macao surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, N swell with 189 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 (May 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 3rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the E by Wed night).

Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.6
E
8
0.8
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.4
NNE
11
0.8
E
7
0.9
N
11
0.8
N
10
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.9
E
9
1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
43
40
62
56
64
47
51
38
80
76
37
70
189
125
103
108
119
96
127
164
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
10
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
5
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
5
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
10
S
20
ESE
20
ESE
5
E
20
ESE
25
SE
5
SW
25
ESE
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
cross
High Tide
8:05PM0.61m
7:35AM0.32m
8:46PM0.61m
8:17AM0.31m
9:26PM0.61m
8:59AM0.31m
10:07PM0.61m
9:43AM0.31m
10:48PM0.60m
10:28AM0.32m
11:27PM0.59m
11:16AM0.33m
00:05AM0.58m
12:08PM0.35m
Low Tide
2:51AM0.19m
1:24PM0.06m
3:35AM0.18m
2:03PM0.06m
4:19AM0.18m
2:43PM0.06m
5:02AM0.18m
3:24PM0.08m
5:45AM0.19m
4:06PM0.10m
6:27AM0.20m
4:50PM0.13m
7:05AM0.20m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
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>
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
Temp °C
28
26
28
29
26
29
30
27
29
29
26
29
29
26
28
28
26
28
29
26
28
28
28
28
28
29
30
30
30
30
29
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
28
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
6
0.4
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.4
NNE
11
0.8
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.7
N
10
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.9
E
9
1
E
9
Energy kJ
65
43
13
12
56
64
19
51
38
80
76
37
70
124
93
96
108
119
96
127
164
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.6
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.1
NE
11
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.3
SE
6
0.4
E
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.5
N
11
0.4
NNW
9
0.5
N
8
0.9
N
11
0.8
N
10
0.5
SE
7
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNW
10
Energy kJ
10
40
12
4
10
10
4
6
19
17
63
26
35
189
125
27
67
53
28
34
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
SE
6
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
E
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
12
0.5
SE
6
0.2
N
14
0.4
N
12
0.2
NNE
9
0.5
SE
7
0.7
N
10
0.4
SE
7
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
SE
6
0.3
NNE
10
Energy kJ
13
6
12
11
4
4
1
9
29
29
18
15
47
9
26
96
12
24
10
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.8
E
6
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
6
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.8
SSE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1
SE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.9
E
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
40
40
62
47
24
27
41
104
73
31
103
28
27
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
195
155
287
195
8
187
187
0
187
221
144
144
162
0
148
287
142
142
195
0
144
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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