Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Playa del Macao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.5° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 278 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
9
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.6
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8
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E
5
0.9
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0.8
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8
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0.7
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6
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E
6
1.5
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6
1.7
E
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
111
86
47
43
46
84
35
35
162
136
71
181
64
66
202
170
115
263
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
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20
NE
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ENE
20
E
20
E
5
SSE
15
E
20
E
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S
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E
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ENE
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ESE
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Wind State
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glassy
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cross-on
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High Tide
00:18AM0.44m
1:24PM0.55m
00:56AM0.39m
2:19PM0.54m
1:37AM0.35m
3:16PM0.53m
2:21AM0.32m
4:14PM0.52m
3:13AM0.31m
5:10PM0.53m
4:12AM0.31m
6:01PM0.54m
Low Tide
6:32AM0.09m
7:53PM0.22m
7:13AM0.09m
8:58PM0.23m
7:58AM0.09m
10:04PM0.24m
8:47AM0.10m
11:06PM0.24m
9:39AM0.10m
11:59PM0.24m
10:32AM0.10m
00:44AM0.23m
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7:00
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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