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Lat Long: 0.76° N 80.10° W

Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is
28.5°C
3.0° 

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 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 27th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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0.6
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0.6
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0.4
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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326
212
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167
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137
Wind (km/h)
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5
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10
NNW
0
WSW
5
SSE
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
S
20
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15
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High Tide
4:07PM2.93m
4:21AM3.12m
4:45PM2.99m
4:58AM3.14m
5:24PM2.98m
5:37AM3.09m
6:06PM2.91m
6:20AM2.98m
6:53PM2.79m
7:08AM2.81m
7:46PM2.64m
8:04AM2.62m
8:52PM2.50m
Low Tide
10:11PM0.27m
10:35AM0.13m
10:48PM0.25m
11:13AM0.09m
11:27PM0.27m
11:54AM0.13m
00:09AM0.36m
12:38PM0.23m
00:57AM0.51m
1:28PM0.38m
1:52AM0.68m
2:28PM0.55m
3:01AM0.84m
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Temp °C
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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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