Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
28.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, E swell with 395 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 16th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 16th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 15th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
7
2
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.8
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
7
1.5
E
7
1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.2
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
395
209
202
312
168
152
211
103
124
126
115
115
209
184
176
233
182
123
158
109
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
E
10
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
10
SSE
20
E
20
E
10
ESE
25
E
25
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
10
SW
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:34PM0.74m
8:08AM0.35m
9:29PM0.75m
9:09AM0.37m
10:22PM0.74m
10:11AM0.39m
11:14PM0.71m
11:15AM0.42m
00:04AM0.67m
12:20PM0.45m
00:53AM0.62m
1:26PM0.48m
1:39AM0.56m
Low Tide
3:23AM0.15m
2:07PM-0.05m
4:17AM0.15m
3:04PM-0.03m
5:09AM0.15m
4:04PM0.00m
5:58AM0.14m
5:07PM0.05m
6:46AM0.14m
6:13PM0.11m
7:32AM0.13m
7:22PM0.17m
8:16AM0.12m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
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
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:10
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:13
 mm
1
1
2
5
1
2
1
Temp °C
28
26
28
28
26
29
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
27
28
29
27
28
29
27
28
Feels °C
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
30
30
28
30
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.2
NNE
7
1.4
E
7
0.4
SE
7
0.1
NE
12
1.2
E
8
0.1
NE
11
1.5
E
7
1
E
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
12
0.4
SE
7
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
26
5
209
17
6
168
5
211
103
11
6
6
6
22
23
20
9
28
12
23
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
11
0.4
SE
7
0.1
N
11
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
SSE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
11
0.1
SE
7
0.1
NE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
SE
7
0.3
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
11
Energy kJ
5
5
19
2
12
12
4
15
13
11
10
10
22
2
7
14
8
26
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
3
3
2
2
5
12
12
13
13
4
7
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
7
2
E
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.8
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.2
E
6
Energy kJ
134
395
202
312
152
124
126
115
115
209
184
176
233
182
123
158
109
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
924
151
187
144
0
287
287
0
287
287
151
856
924
82
287
435
0
856
924
82
856
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
6
8
9
7
5
9
7
5
4
5
7
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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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