Playa del Macao Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.78° N 68.55° W

Playa del Macao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
28.6° C
0.4° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 0.9m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Fri morning).

Monday
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Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
ENE
8
1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
E
7
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
6
2
E
7
1.6
E
8
1.6
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8
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E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
E
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
159
163
145
137
131
89
89
109
97
431
316
333
458
301
264
294
192
167
145
Wind (km/h)
15
E
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E
25
E
10
ESE
20
SE
25
ESE
5
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
10
E
20
ESE
20
E
25
E
30
E
25
E
15
ESE
25
E
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SSE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
6:29AM0.31m
8:01PM0.59m
7:21AM0.33m
8:40PM0.60m
8:12AM0.36m
9:16PM0.60m
9:00AM0.39m
9:51PM0.60m
9:48AM0.42m
10:23PM0.58m
10:36AM0.45m
10:56PM0.56m
Low Tide
2:04AM0.22m
12:35PM0.07m
2:42AM0.21m
1:21PM0.07m
3:17AM0.21m
2:06PM0.09m
3:50AM0.20m
2:52PM0.11m
4:21AM0.19m
3:38PM0.13m
4:51AM0.18m
4:27PM0.16m
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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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