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Estero del Plátano surf Forecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 -05
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Estero del Plátano surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is 27.8°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 26.2 °C max: 29.3 °C min: 23.4 °C)
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Estero del Plátano surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is 27.8°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 26.2 °C max: 29.3 °C min: 23.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Estero del Plátano this week:

The surf forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Estero del Plátano in the next 12 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) 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 (Mar 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 29th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 29th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 2nd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 12 days.

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
WNW
0.5
SW
0.7
NW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
NW
0.8
WNW
0.7
NW
0.6
WNW
0.7
NW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
SW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
SW
0.4
NW
0.5
SW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
Period(s) (?)141313131212121619151818171616161514141413131313131612121212121711101413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)24821220520211811411412125110731920719520832625514221418317811611611611611412410410199727214731495144
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
5
E
0
WSW
10
NW
0
N
5
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
W
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
W
10
SSW
5
SW
15
W
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassglassonglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncrossglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:44PM
2.84
6:07AM
2.69
6:15PM
2.74
6:41AM
2.58
6:48PM
2.63
7:19AM
2.46
7:27PM
2.51
8:05AM
2.34
8:17PM
2.39
9:06AM
2.25
9:23PM
2.30
10:25AM
2.26
10:47PM
2.29
11:46AM
2.39
12:10AM
2.41
12:55PM
2.63
1:18AM
2.61
1:51PM
2.90
2:15AM
2.84
2:40PM
3.15
3:06AM
3.05
3:27PM
3.32
3:54AM
3.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:58PM
0.37
12:08PM
0.58
12:30AM
0.45
12:41PM
0.69
1:06AM
0.56
1:18PM
0.81
1:49AM
0.67
2:06PM
0.93
2:44AM
0.78
3:11PM
1.03
3:56AM
0.84
4:36PM
1.04
5:17AM
0.80
6:01PM
0.92
6:29AM
0.66
7:10PM
0.68
7:30AM
0.46
8:07PM
0.41
8:23AM
0.27
8:57PM
0.15
9:12AM
0.12
9:43PM
-0.04
9:59AM
0.04
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18
Sunset6:28--6:28--6:28--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:25--6:25--6:25--6:24--6:24--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272627272627272526262527262526262526262526262526262526262526262526262526
Feels °C (?)303032303131302828282829272729292828282829282930282828282827272727272828

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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