Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Playa del Macao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
29.2°C
0.6° 

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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,198 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with ENE 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 (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Macao in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
2.3
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.5
E
10
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1
E
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
E
5
0.9
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.7
ENE
5
1
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
117
269
214
219
1130
710
423
287
194
158
155
161
130
53
36
23
39
33
26
62
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
NE
20
NNE
15
S
20
SE
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
ENE
20
E
5
ESE
25
ENE
15
E
15
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
9:26AM0.51m
9:46PM0.53m
10:12AM0.54m
10:20PM0.50m
11:00AM0.57m
10:57PM0.46m
11:50AM0.59m
11:36PM0.42m
12:44PM0.60m
00:20AM0.39m
1:43PM0.60m
1:10AM0.36m
2:46PM0.61m
2:09AM0.35m
Low Tide
3:31PM0.15m
3:56AM0.14m
4:22PM0.16m
4:28AM0.12m
5:17PM0.18m
5:03AM0.09m
6:15PM0.19m
5:44AM0.07m
7:20PM0.21m
6:30AM0.05m
8:29PM0.22m
7:25AM0.05m
9:40PM0.22m
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:51
6:50
6:49
6:49
6:47
6:46
6:45
 mm
2
1
12
1
1
4
6
1
2
2
3
2
Temp °C
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
30
28
28
29
27
27
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
Feels °C
30
30
31
30
30
32
30
29
32
31
30
28
29
29
31
30
30
31
30
30
31
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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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