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Playa del Macao Surf Forecast
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Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 25 May 2026 ASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa del Macao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa del Macao sea temperature is
27.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 29th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 29th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 26th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa del Macao over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | NE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | |
426 | 902 | 730 | 655 | 581 | 387 | 301 | 233 | 170 | 128 | 86 | 71 | 65 | 123 | 77 | 13 | 113 | 134 | 112 | 173 | 181 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 5:00PM0.53m | 4:42AM0.45m | 5:54PM0.56m | 5:27AM0.40m | 6:41PM0.58m | 6:11AM0.37m | 7:24PM0.60m | 6:53AM0.34m | 8:05PM0.61m | 7:35AM0.32m | 8:46PM0.61m | 8:17AM0.31m | 9:26PM0.61m | 8:59AM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:11PM0.22m | 11:02AM0.12m | 00:15AM0.22m | 11:37AM0.10m | 1:12AM0.22m | 12:12PM0.09m | 2:03AM0.20m | 12:47PM0.07m | 2:51AM0.19m | 1:24PM0.06m | 3:35AM0.18m | 2:03PM0.06m | 4:19AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 |
 | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | 7:07 |
— | 9 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 9 |
 kJ | 28 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 22 | 32 | 32 | 62 | 78 | 107 | 84 | 71 | 65 | 123 | 20 | 13 | 113 | 4 | 112 | 173 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | — | NNE 10 | N 9 | NE 15 | SE 8 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | SE 6 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | E 8 | NE 11 | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 13 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 19 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 41 | 38 | 26 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 16 | NE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | SE 6 | NNE 11 | NE 7 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 10 | — | N 9 | — | N 14 | NE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 19 | 35 | 41 | 37 | 7 | 25 | 27 | 12 | 11 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 426 | 902 | 730 | 655 | 581 | 387 | 301 | 233 | 170 | 128 | 86 | 56 | 50 | 11 | 77 | 85 | 46 | 134 | 49 | 40 | 181 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 89 | 142 | 144 | 149 | 142 | 924 | 89 | 142 | 142 | 142 | 151 | 162 | 0 | 187 | 158 | 0 | 234 | 158 | 151 | 234 |
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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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