Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Playa del Macao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
29.3°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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, E swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 0.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 1st Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 1st Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
E
10
1.6
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.8
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
E
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.6
E
8
1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
711
418
283
194
158
53
39
87
45
26
25
31
25
25
49
45
74
93
74
42
175
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
SSE
10
SSE
10
ENE
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
ESE
25
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
3:52PM0.61m
3:18AM0.35m
4:56PM0.62m
4:31AM0.37m
Low Tide
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
8:28AM0.04m
10:45PM0.22m
9:36AM0.05m
11:42PM0.21m
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
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thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
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thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:49
6:49
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:45
6:44
 mm
3
3
1
3
1
3
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Temp °C
30
30
27
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
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29
30
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30
30
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31
28
Feels °C
31
29
29
31
29
30
30
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30
30
30
30
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32
31
31
31
31
32
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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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