Estero del Plátano Surf Break

Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.76° N 80.10° W

Issued: 6 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is
28.2° C

2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Estero del Plátano this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Estero del Plátano in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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 Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
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
1
0
1
1
2
0
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
187
161
310
246
455
436
799
772
527
502
411
335
276
258
258
255
258
362
355
336
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
6:35PM2.58m
7:06AM2.72m
7:15PM2.52m
7:44AM2.70m
7:59PM2.45m
8:25AM2.68m
8:49PM2.39m
9:14AM2.65m
9:47PM2.35m
10:10AM2.64m
10:54PM2.36m
11:14AM2.64m
00:04AM2.43m
12:22PM2.70m
Low Tide
00:46AM0.51m
1:16PM0.72m
1:23AM0.59m
1:59PM0.73m
2:04AM0.67m
2:46PM0.72m
2:52AM0.75m
3:40PM0.70m
3:49AM0.80m
4:42PM0.66m
4:55AM0.82m
5:47PM0.58m
6:06AM0.77m
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thunderstorm
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light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:29
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
Feels °C
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
27
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
131
187
161
310
196
455
436
799
772
527
502
411
335
276
258
258
255
258
362
355
336
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
Energy kJ
111
112
109
287
246
171
176
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
8
8
8
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
26
0.3
SW
24
0.4
SW
22
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
26
87
120
6
2
5
5
6
6
6
6
10
10
10
10
9
4
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
0.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SW
3
0.6
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
1
SW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.9
SW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
Energy kJ
11
2
9
7
7
8
18
40
29
28
25
16
11
11
11
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
4
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
657
202
6
722
30
179
722
344
6
344
179
108
744
202
108
855
202
18
657
179
108
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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.

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