Estero del Plátano Surf Break

Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.76° N 80.10° W

Issued: 12 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is
27.5° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Estero del Plátano surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Estero del Plátano surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Estero del Plátano this week:

The surf forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Estero del Plátano in the next 16 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 12th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 12th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SW
23
0.8
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
212
249
245
502
465
424
350
301
301
86
347
320
647
441
723
531
452
437
366
267
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSE
5
SW
10
WNW
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
11:51AM2.69m
00:34AM2.48m
12:50PM2.80m
1:34AM2.64m
1:47PM2.92m
2:30AM2.81m
2:42PM3.02m
3:24AM2.95m
3:36PM3.09m
4:17AM3.06m
4:29PM3.12m
5:09AM3.12m
5:21PM3.08m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.56m
6:34AM0.71m
7:18PM0.38m
7:34AM0.58m
8:12PM0.20m
8:32AM0.45m
9:05PM0.06m
9:27AM0.34m
9:57PM-0.04m
10:21AM0.28m
10:48PM-0.07m
11:15AM0.27m
11:39PM-0.03m
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
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6:23
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:25
6:25
 mm
1
1
2
7
Temp °C
27
27
25
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
25
27
27
26
Feels °C
30
29
28
30
27
28
28
27
29
27
26
28
27
27
28
28
28
28
31
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
21
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
215
212
249
219
502
465
424
350
301
301
189
245
180
647
136
723
531
452
437
366
169
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
SW
18
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SW
23
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
21
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
70
54
192
29
40
28
17
16
9
6
86
347
320
212
441
151
238
157
164
152
267
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
19
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
NW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
26
0.2
WNW
7
0.3
SW
20
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WNW
16
0.7
SW
6
0.1
NW
16
0.5
SW
5
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
NW
14
Energy kJ
11
91
50
26
5
14
11
11
13
105
5
60
2
2
25
31
10
14
21
21
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
4
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
21
6
245
19
24
16
23
23
18
38
47
38
29
25
25
18
13
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
3
1
3
4
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
30
344
6
6
744
18
30
599
30
18
837
6
6
344
179
6
722
0
6
599
6
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
5
5
5
4
7
5
9
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
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Information about the Estero del Plátano Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Estero del Plátano provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Estero del Plátano can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Estero del Plátano 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 (Estero del Plátano) 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 Estero del Plátano 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Esmeraldas? If you are looking for accommodation near Estero del Plátano, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Esmeraldas, consider staying in Propicia which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around Esmeraldas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Esmeraldas which is 51 km (32 miles) away and Rosa Zarate, 85 km (53 miles) away.

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