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
26.9° 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 Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 24th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
17
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
202
122
147
109
157
251
91
159
143
145
139
134
128
118
119
90
91
59
199
186
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
S
10
SW
15
W
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SW
15
SW
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
4:30AM3.09m
4:42PM3.18m
5:20AM3.10m
5:32PM3.10m
6:11AM3.05m
6:25PM2.96m
7:06AM2.95m
7:21PM2.79m
8:04AM2.84m
8:22PM2.61m
9:06AM2.73m
9:28PM2.47m
10:10AM2.65m
Low Tide
10:13PM-0.08m
10:33AM0.22m
11:01PM-0.09m
11:25AM0.26m
11:51PM-0.02m
12:18PM0.35m
00:43AM0.11m
1:15PM0.48m
1:39AM0.28m
2:17PM0.62m
2:39AM0.47m
3:24PM0.72m
3:42AM0.63m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
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Temp °C
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
28
28
29
28
29
29
28
28
29
27
27
27
27
28
29
28
28
28
27
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
Energy kJ
175
202
122
72
49
157
251
85
159
143
145
139
134
128
118
119
90
60
59
199
186
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
17
0.4
SW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.3
NW
11
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
50
74
93
147
109
35
38
91
51
50
43
40
27
19
15
15
61
91
41
11
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.1
NW
6
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
14
23
21
35
53
2
30
11
21
36
36
36
21
10
12
11
14
17
17
37
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
4
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
10
3
2
67
5
7
8
8
10
12
14
80
9
9
9
7
8
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
3
Distance (km)
855
0
21
657
6
79
722
6
344
725
18
108
471
6
79
722
6
202
344
30
204
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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