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
78.8°F
(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 1ft 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 31st Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s

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

Updates in 4 hr 33 min 24 s Forecast update imminent

Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 75°F on Thu morning, min 72°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 75°F on Mon afternoon, min 72°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wed
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (ft) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
2.5
SW
0.5
WSW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
2.5
SW
0.5
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)12124154551614131212111111101513131919
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)9690263440746711568104898173729111014393773111
Wind
(mph)
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (ft)
3:05AM
9.15
3:16PM
9.38
3:55AM
9.55
4:06PM
9.55
4:41AM
9.84
4:51PM
9.58
5:24AM
9.94
5:34PM
9.48
6:04AM
9.88
6:16PM
9.22
6:42AM
9.61
6:57PM
8.83
7:20AM
9.25
Low Tide
/ height (ft)
9:09AM
1.74
9:35PM
0.59
10:00AM
1.44
10:21PM
0.43
10:47AM
1.28
11:05PM
0.46
11:31AM
1.28
11:45PM
0.66
12:13PM
1.38
12:25AM
1.02
12:54PM
1.61
1:03AM
1.51
1:34PM
1.9
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wed
30
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22-
Sunset--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30
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Rain (in)
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Temp. °F737575737373737573737373727375737575737575
Feels °F (?)777575757372737573757573727577777977757777

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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Estero del Plátano (light winds from the WSW.(Wind varies from 210 to 270 degs) at Tumaco/la Florid 118 miles from Estero del Plátano). 2ft 5s windswell from the SW with a 1ft 8s swell from the WNW and a 0ft 11s groundswell from the W. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.

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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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