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Lat Long: 0.76° N 80.10° W

Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is
29.0°C
3.4° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 551 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 15s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 20th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 21st Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:20PM2.14m
10:38AM2.07m
11:31PM2.22m
11:51AM2.14m
00:27AM2.37m
12:49PM2.29m
1:12AM2.55m
1:37PM2.47m
1:53AM2.74m
2:19PM2.65m
2:31AM2.92m
3:00PM2.82m
3:11AM3.06m
Low Tide
3:48PM1.00m
4:36AM1.18m
5:01PM1.01m
5:49AM1.09m
6:04PM0.95m
6:45AM0.92m
6:55PM0.83m
7:30AM0.72m
7:39PM0.69m
8:11AM0.50m
8:21PM0.54m
8:49AM0.29m
9:01PM0.40m
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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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