Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Issued: 1 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
27.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, E swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 23rd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 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 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.5
E
6
1
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
115
312
208
191
274
220
197
233
255
211
312
184
119
182
72
66
69
57
45
153
184
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
25
NE
15
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
S
25
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
3:35PM0.53m
3:08AM0.44m
4:34PM0.55m
3:52AM0.39m
5:27PM0.56m
4:37AM0.35m
6:16PM0.57m
5:23AM0.32m
7:01PM0.58m
6:11AM0.31m
7:44PM0.59m
6:58AM0.30m
8:26PM0.60m
7:45AM0.31m
Low Tide
9:47PM0.24m
9:37AM0.10m
10:56PM0.24m
10:16AM0.09m
00:00AM0.24m
10:55AM0.08m
00:57AM0.23m
11:34AM0.07m
1:47AM0.22m
12:15PM0.06m
2:32AM0.21m
12:57PM0.05m
3:14AM0.20m
1:39PM0.06m
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
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
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:13
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:15
 mm
1
1
4
2
1
Temp °C
28
27
28
27
26
28
29
27
28
29
27
28
28
26
28
28
26
29
29
26
28
Feels °C
28
28
28
26
26
28
29
28
27
29
29
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
6
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.3
SE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
SE
8
0.4
E
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
E
9
1.1
E
6
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
115
10
11
16
13
13
9
12
11
11
10
9
22
10
13
22
10
57
23
100
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.1
N
14
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
7
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.1
N
8
0.3
E
9
0.3
SE
6
0.3
E
10
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
19
4
12
12
1
1
12
1
11
10
20
5
7
7
1
13
5
16
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
10
1
3
9
1
1
1
9
10
10
3
3
9
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.5
E
6
1
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
7
Energy kJ
312
208
191
274
220
197
233
255
211
312
184
119
182
72
66
69
45
153
184
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
2
1
Distance (km)
924
187
856
924
89
854
920
151
854
142
82
614
787
82
435
435
82
854
287
0
924
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
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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