Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Playa del Macao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
29.7°C
1.1° 

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 13 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, N swell with 314 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa del Macao this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Macao in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 20th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Night
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PM
Night
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Night
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
NNE
12
0.8
NNE
11
0.8
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
N
9
1
N
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
91
131
71
86
71
75
43
42
33
34
33
67
121
135
109
94
58
42
68
43
223
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
15
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:37AM0.61m
10:26PM0.35m
11:22AM0.59m
11:06PM0.33m
12:08PM0.57m
11:49PM0.32m
12:55PM0.55m
00:37AM0.31m
1:45PM0.53m
1:31AM0.32m
2:35PM0.52m
2:34AM0.33m
3:24PM0.51m
3:38AM0.36m
Low Tide
5:20PM0.17m
4:12AM0.07m
6:11PM0.18m
4:52AM0.08m
7:03PM0.19m
5:36AM0.10m
7:57PM0.20m
6:25AM0.13m
8:51PM0.21m
7:21AM0.16m
9:39PM0.22m
8:24AM0.18m
10:21PM0.22m
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6:28
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 mm
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3
1
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1
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2
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5
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1
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Temp °C
29
30
28
29
30
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
28
29
28
27
Feels °C
31
32
32
30
32
31
30
31
31
31
31
31
31
30
29
30
30
31
30
29
30
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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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