Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Playa del Macao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
28.9° C
0.4° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, E swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
8
0.8
E
5
0.8
E
6
0.8
E
6
1
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
6
1
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6
1.3
E
6
1.2
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6
0.9
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6
1.4
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6
1.2
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6
1.2
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6
1.6
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6
1.4
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6
1.3
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6
1.6
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6
1.5
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7
1.5
E
7
1.8
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7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
34
41
39
75
192
148
67
136
105
58
146
92
108
200
148
132
206
196
208
312
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
5
ESE
20
E
20
E
10
SE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
15
E
25
ESE
20
E
20
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:19PM0.54m
1:37AM0.35m
3:16PM0.53m
2:21AM0.32m
4:14PM0.52m
3:13AM0.31m
5:10PM0.53m
4:12AM0.31m
6:01PM0.54m
5:13AM0.32m
6:46PM0.56m
6:10AM0.35m
7:26PM0.57m
Low Tide
8:58PM0.23m
7:58AM0.09m
10:04PM0.24m
8:47AM0.10m
11:06PM0.24m
9:39AM0.10m
11:59PM0.24m
10:32AM0.10m
00:44AM0.23m
11:25AM0.10m
1:22AM0.23m
12:15PM0.10m
1:56AM0.22m
thunderstorm
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6:16
6:16
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6:59
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 mm
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Temp °C
29
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28
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Feels °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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