Playa del Macao surf break

Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 31 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 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with SE 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 Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 31st May)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 3rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 5th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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 Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, light winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
E
7
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.5
N
11
0.6
N
12
0.8
N
11
1.2
E
6
0.7
N
10
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
46
47
64
74
70
57
107
155
113
101
84
89
220
139
257
230
223
223
200
171
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
25
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
15
SE
30
SE
25
SE
5
S
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
S
25
ESE
25
ESE
5
SSE
25
ESE
25
ESE
10
SE
20
E
20
ESE
5
SE
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
00:42AM0.57m
1:02PM0.38m
1:18AM0.55m
Low Tide
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
5:38PM0.17m
7:41AM0.20m
6:32PM0.20m
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
<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>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
4
Temp °C
29
30
27
27
29
27
29
29
26
28
29
26
28
29
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
30
30
30
28
29
29
27
26
28
28
28
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.5
N
11
0.9
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.7
N
10
0.7
N
10
1
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.4
SE
6
1.2
E
7
0.4
NNE
10
1.2
E
9
1.3
E
8
0.4
NNE
10
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
7
Energy kJ
12
11
47
64
74
68
57
86
117
102
96
84
89
10
139
43
230
223
41
200
171
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
SE
6
0.3
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
11
0.3
N
14
0.6
N
12
0.8
N
11
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
9
0.4
NNE
10
0.7
E
9
0.1
N
7
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.1
NW
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
4
10
5
29
28
70
35
107
155
28
26
45
55
31
73
1
42
41
4
27
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
12
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.4
NNE
10
0.6
SE
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
NNW
9
0.4
NW
8
Energy kJ
2
1
9
17
29
1
1
36
46
15
6
40
57
24
43
2
2
2
10
17
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
1.2
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.3
ESE
6
0.7
SSE
6
1.2
E
9
0.4
SE
6
1.3
E
9
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
1.3
E
8
0.5
SE
7
Energy kJ
45
46
24
27
28
135
77
113
101
143
36
220
10
257
25
25
223
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
187
205
151
287
195
8
234
142
0
142
142
0
142
160
0
121
287
187
187
144
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
9
7
6
6
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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