Playa del Macao surf break

Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 AST
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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
27.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Playa del Macao surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (May 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 31st May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 3rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 5th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.5
N
11
0.6
N
12
0.9
N
11
0.8
N
10
1
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
39
36
74
70
57
107
196
136
106
107
180
219
166
306
199
209
210
205
176
190
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
SE
30
SE
30
SE
10
S
20
E
25
ESE
10
SSE
25
ESE
25
SE
10
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
5
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
5
SSE
20
ESE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
9:26PM0.61m
8:59AM0.31m
10:07PM0.61m
9:43AM0.31m
10:48PM0.60m
10:28AM0.32m
11:27PM0.59m
11:16AM0.33m
00:05AM0.58m
12:08PM0.35m
00:42AM0.57m
1:02PM0.38m
1:18AM0.55m
1:59PM0.41m
Low Tide
2:03PM0.06m
4:19AM0.18m
2:43PM0.06m
5:02AM0.18m
3:24PM0.08m
5:45AM0.19m
4:06PM0.10m
6:27AM0.20m
4:50PM0.13m
7:05AM0.20m
5:38PM0.17m
7:41AM0.20m
6:32PM0.20m
8:14AM0.19m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
7:08
2
3
Temp °C
30
27
28
29
26
29
30
26
28
29
26
28
29
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
31
30
28
28
27
27
28
28
28
28
29
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.6
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.5
N
11
0.9
E
7
1
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.7
N
10
1.1
E
7
1.1
E
9
0.5
N
11
1.3
E
7
0.4
NNE
11
1.1
E
9
1.4
E
7
0.4
NNW
10
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
8
Energy kJ
11
39
36
74
68
57
83
97
104
96
107
180
58
166
45
199
209
31
205
176
190
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
E
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
11
0.3
N
14
0.6
N
12
0.9
N
11
0.8
N
10
0.5
SE
7
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
11
0.1
N
7
0.4
NNE
11
0.2
NNW
11
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.3
NNE
10
0.5
SE
7
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
10
9
19
28
70
36
107
196
136
25
47
57
1
46
11
34
25
20
23
73
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
14
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
NNE
12
0.3
N
14
0.4
NNE
10
0.6
SE
8
0.2
NNE
12
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
SE
7
0.5
N
11
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
7
0.4
NNE
11
0.5
E
10
0.2
N
12
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
7
29
29
35
36
46
15
15
12
58
3
1
44
47
11
26
11
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
0.4
SE
6
0.7
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.5
SE
6
1.2
ESE
7
1
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
1
E
7
0.4
SE
7
1.2
E
9
0.6
SSE
6
1.4
E
9
1.4
E
7
0.8
SSE
6
Energy kJ
44
9
15
10
17
135
91
27
106
12
219
23
306
210
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
287
151
187
195
144
188
121
0
142
142
0
144
924
121
187
158
151
142
142
0
234
Best forecast wave conditions in North East Coast - Dominican-Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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