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Playa del Macao Surf Forecast
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Playa del Macao surfForecast / North East Coast / Dominican Republic
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 AST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa del Macao this week:
The surf forecast for Playa del Macao over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Macao in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 27) at 11PM. 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 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 27th Jan) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa del Macao over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 450 | 324 | 256 | 452 | 428 | 412 | 473 | 412 | 364 | 238 | 238 | 366 | 311 | 311 | 331 | 383 | 374 | 545 | 324 | 311 | 355 | 452 | 366 | 237 | 226 | 356 | 222 | 318 | 311 | 225 | 218 | 225 | 397 | 561 | 518 | 553 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:17PM 0.37 | 4:12AM 0.51 | 2:59PM 0.34 | 5:06AM 0.53 | 3:48PM 0.31 | 5:58AM 0.56 | 4:44PM 0.30 | 6:46AM 0.59 | 5:43PM 0.31 | 7:32AM 0.62 | 6:42PM 0.33 | 8:15AM 0.64 | 7:40PM 0.36 | 8:57AM 0.66 | 8:36PM 0.40 | 9:38AM 0.67 | 9:32PM 0.44 | 10:19AM 0.65 | 10:28PM 0.49 | 11:00AM 0.62 | 11:26PM 0.53 | 11:42AM 0.57 | 12:24AM 0.57 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:43AM 0.27 | 8:56PM 0.11 | 10:52AM 0.26 | 9:38PM 0.10 | 11:56AM 0.25 | 10:24PM 0.08 | 12:51PM 0.24 | 11:11PM 0.06 | 1:38PM 0.23 | 12:00AM 0.05 | 2:20PM 0.22 | 12:51AM 0.04 | 2:58PM 0.21 | 1:42AM 0.04 | 3:34PM 0.19 | 2:34AM 0.05 | 4:10PM 0.18 | 3:29AM 0.07 | 4:46PM 0.16 | 4:26AM 0.10 | 5:23PM 0.13 | 5:28AM 0.14 | 6:03PM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 4 | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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