Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Issued: 7 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
28.4° 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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, E swell with 524 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 9th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, fresh winds from the E by Wed night).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
6
0.9
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
7
2
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
2.1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
54
109
102
89
154
131
116
233
161
152
193
235
206
393
320
292
387
262
315
465
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
5
SSE
20
E
15
SE
5
S
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
15
E
10
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
15
ENE
30
NE
25
E
20
E
30
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
4:26PM0.60m
3:39AM0.37m
Low Tide
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
9:15AM0.06m
11:06PM0.23m
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6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
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7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
 mm
2
1
1
1
4
1
6
1
5
26
Temp °C
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
26
28
29
27
Feels °C
30
30
29
29
29
30
29
30
28
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
30
26
28
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
N
7
0.3
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.5
E
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.1
NE
13
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
11
Energy kJ
12
12
9
7
13
28
21
9
37
8
7
37
22
14
7
12
14
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
SE
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.4
E
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
11
Energy kJ
6
10
8
4
3
4
4
3
22
2
7
14
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
6
0.2
NNE
6
Energy kJ
1
10
3
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
6
0.9
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
6
1.3
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.7
E
6
1.5
E
7
2
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.8
E
7
2.1
E
7
Energy kJ
67
54
109
102
89
154
131
116
233
161
152
193
235
206
393
320
292
387
262
315
465
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
909
909
0
121
287
0
187
924
151
287
287
151
187
924
151
151
187
195
151
924
149
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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