Estero del Plátano Surf Break

Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.76° N 80.10° W

Issued: 6 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is
28.0° C

2.3°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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 640 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 1PM. 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 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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 Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
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
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
366
267
251
251
287
354
362
400
255
350
245
176
173
165
163
303
379
575
596
560
395
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:21PM3.08m
6:01AM3.12m
6:14PM2.98m
6:52AM3.07m
7:07PM2.85m
7:45AM2.98m
8:02PM2.69m
8:38AM2.85m
9:00PM2.53m
9:32AM2.72m
10:01PM2.40m
10:27AM2.60m
11:05PM2.32m
11:23AM2.51m
Low Tide
11:39PM-0.03m
12:09PM0.32m
00:30AM0.07m
1:03PM0.40m
1:21AM0.23m
1:59PM0.51m
2:14AM0.42m
2:56PM0.61m
3:09AM0.61m
3:55PM0.69m
4:06AM0.78m
4:54PM0.74m
5:06AM0.89m
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
 mm
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
26
Feels °C
27
30
30
27
29
30
29
29
27
27
28
28
27
29
28
28
30
30
29
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
366
147
251
139
287
354
362
400
255
350
245
176
173
25
163
303
379
575
596
560
395
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
167
267
112
251
68
30
30
13
60
60
117
154
111
109
78
52
13
8
4
11
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
SW
4
0.1
NW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
21
3
6
60
7
7
13
18
10
9
14
9
5
165
137
90
51
22
2
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
3
0.6
SW
10
0.8
SW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
6
2
4
4
7
85
18
27
37
33
30
40
39
5
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
745
6
30
344
179
6
722
179
179
973
179
79
745
179
344
676
30
6
837
30
179
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
3
4
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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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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