Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Playa del Macao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
29.9°C
1.4° 

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 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, N swell with 1,339 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with NNW 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 (Oct 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Macao in the next 16 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 22nd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 26th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 26th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:38PM0.49m
6:20AM0.52m
6:20PM0.47m
7:06AM0.58m
7:03PM0.44m
7:53AM0.63m
7:46PM0.42m
8:41AM0.67m
8:31PM0.39m
9:30AM0.70m
9:18PM0.37m
10:22AM0.71m
10:08PM0.36m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.20m
11:59PM0.16m
12:35PM0.19m
00:31AM0.13m
1:30PM0.17m
1:05AM0.09m
2:25PM0.16m
1:43AM0.05m
3:19PM0.15m
2:24AM0.02m
4:14PM0.14m
3:09AM0.00m
5:10PM0.15m
3:59AM0.00m
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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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