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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 7 pm Friday 18 Apr 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 Tuesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa del Macao in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 20th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa del Macao over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 120 | 193 | 287 | 650 | 699 | 924 | 733 | 599 | 615 | 732 | 702 | 643 | 409 | 274 | 161 | 99 | 151 | 122 | 167 | 266 | 226 | 286 | 255 | 214 | 240 | 225 | 210 | 272 | 257 | 211 | 235 | 235 | 234 | 228 | 197 | 167 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:08AM 0.56 | 12:44PM 0.31 | 1:57AM 0.56 | 1:42PM 0.32 | 2:47AM 0.56 | 2:49PM 0.35 | 3:39AM 0.56 | 3:57PM 0.40 | 4:31AM 0.56 | 5:02PM 0.47 | 5:23AM 0.55 | 6:03PM 0.54 | 6:13AM 0.52 | 6:59PM 0.62 | 7:03AM 0.49 | 7:54PM 0.68 | 7:53AM 0.45 | 8:48PM 0.72 | 8:43AM 0.41 | 9:43PM 0.74 | 9:34AM 0.38 | 10:38PM 0.74 | 10:27AM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:21AM 0.22 | 6:28PM 0.13 | 9:11AM 0.22 | 7:28PM 0.15 | 9:55AM 0.22 | 8:39PM 0.17 | 10:34AM 0.20 | 9:54PM 0.17 | 11:11AM 0.18 | 11:07PM 0.17 | 11:48AM 0.14 | 12:16AM 0.16 | 12:27PM 0.10 | 1:22AM 0.14 | 1:08PM 0.06 | 2:25AM 0.13 | 1:51PM 0.02 | 3:27AM 0.12 | 2:36PM -0.01 | 4:27AM 0.12 | 3:25PM -0.02 | 5:28AM 0.13 | 4:17PM -0.01 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wed 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2 | - | 10 | - | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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