Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Issued: 1 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
28.3° 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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, E swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 7th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
E
6
1
E
6
0.8
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
5
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
2
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
104
56
69
43
83
75
47
92
92
76
302
187
192
295
306
278
411
387
302
358
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
E
5
E
20
ESE
20
E
10
ESE
20
E
20
E
10
S
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:08AM0.35m
10:58PM0.60m
10:57AM0.38m
11:32PM0.59m
11:47AM0.41m
00:05AM0.56m
12:39PM0.44m
00:39AM0.53m
1:32PM0.48m
1:16AM0.49m
2:28PM0.52m
1:57AM0.45m
3:26PM0.56m
2:45AM0.41m
Low Tide
3:50PM0.12m
5:44AM0.20m
4:35PM0.15m
6:16AM0.19m
5:25PM0.18m
6:47AM0.17m
6:21PM0.21m
7:18AM0.15m
7:25PM0.24m
7:52AM0.13m
8:37PM0.25m
8:30AM0.09m
9:53PM0.25m
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thunderstorm
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6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
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7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
 mm
1
1
3
1
2
4
16
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
29
27
28
29
27
28
29
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
Feels °C
31
30
30
29
29
29
29
30
30
30
30
28
29
29
29
29
29
28
29
30
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.9
E
6
1
E
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
1.1
E
6
0.4
SE
7
0.5
E
8
1.4
E
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
NE
13
1.6
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
12
Energy kJ
58
9
56
69
16
12
12
12
92
18
30
187
12
20
5
7
302
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.3
E
8
0.4
SE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
13
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSE
7
Energy kJ
22
3
19
12
11
9
4
10
14
4
17
12
3
7
17
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.4
SE
6
0.2
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.1
E
9
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
13
Energy kJ
12
3
10
6
10
2
3
3
3
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.1
E
6
0.9
E
5
1.1
E
6
1
E
6
1.8
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
2
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.8
E
7
Energy kJ
104
43
83
75
47
92
76
302
192
295
306
278
411
387
358
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
856
287
0
287
435
13
856
158
0
151
142
151
287
924
151
856
924
117
151
924
149
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
9
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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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