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
25.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Estero del Plátano this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Estero del Plátano in the next 12 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 06) at 10PM. 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 Tuesday (Dec 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 6th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thu
11
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.4
NW
0.4
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
NW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
NW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
WNW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)15222121201918181716161615141414131313125
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1041191802834853845535415043814413142202112111218484823758
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SW
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:11AM
3.15
3:51PM
3.08
4:02AM
3.17
4:41PM
3.13
4:53AM
3.13
5:32PM
3.11
5:44AM
3.03
6:23PM
3.04
6:35AM
2.87
7:15PM
2.93
7:29AM
2.69
8:09PM
2.80
8:26AM
2.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:32AM
-0.06
9:54PM
0.24
10:22AM
-0.11
10:46PM
0.24
11:11AM
-0.08
11:38PM
0.30
12:01PM
0.03
12:31AM
0.40
12:52PM
0.19
1:26AM
0.54
1:44PM
0.38
2:23AM
0.67
2:38PM
0.58
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thu
11
Sunrise-6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11-
Sunset--6:13--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:15--6:15
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242524242424232424232424232424242424242424
Feels °C (?)262625262524242625242625262525262425262424
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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 12 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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