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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Playa Macao

Beginner Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.4–2 m Any tide

An undeveloped, dune-backed beach on the resort-heavy Punta Cana coast with consistent trade-wind peaks and a right point at the northern end. The best all-round wave in the east; surf schools operate in the summer inside section.

Hazards

RipStrong Current

Conditions

Best swell
NE, N, E
Best wind
E, SE
Season
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Wave size
0.4–2 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
18.7800, -68.4350

Facilities

ParkingToiletsCafeSurf SchoolBoard Rental

Sources