Estero del Plátano surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

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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
27.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Estero del Plátano in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 4th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 4th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 2nd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
WNW
0.3
NW
0.1
NW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.1
SW
0.2
WNW
0.1
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.3
SW
Period(s) (?)9888812151514141413132112191718141316
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13111012106212182842641818171415474914913840
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
W
0
NW
15
W
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
5
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
glassglassonglasscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:54AM
2.89
4:08PM
3.03
4:31AM
2.92
4:42PM
3.01
5:06AM
2.90
5:15PM
2.94
5:40AM
2.82
5:48PM
2.83
6:15AM
2.70
6:22PM
2.68
6:51AM
2.55
6:58PM
2.52
7:32AM
2.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:45PM
0.28
9:58AM
0.34
10:21PM
0.21
10:33AM
0.34
10:55PM
0.20
11:08AM
0.39
11:28PM
0.25
11:42AM
0.47
12:02AM
0.34
12:17PM
0.59
12:38AM
0.47
12:53PM
0.74
1:16AM
0.62
Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18
Sunset6:27--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:25--6:25--6:25--
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262526262527262426262426262426262526262527
Feels °C (?)272727272829272728282729272728272828272829
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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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