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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)Estero del Plátano surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 19 | |
1014 | 643 | 627 | 499 | 346 | 358 | 510 | 871 | 719 | 1027 | 1451 | 1327 | 1131 | 931 | 803 | 683 | 767 | 459 | 447 | 890 | 1351 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:23PM2.69m | 4:57AM2.65m | 5:00PM2.66m | 5:36AM2.63m | 5:38PM2.61m | 6:15AM2.59m | 6:16PM2.53m | 6:54AM2.55m | 6:56PM2.45m | 7:35AM2.52m | 7:39PM2.37m | 8:18AM2.50m | 8:28PM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM0.65m | 10:40PM0.36m | 10:58AM0.66m | 11:18PM0.39m | 11:37AM0.71m | 11:55PM0.45m | 12:16PM0.78m | 00:33AM0.53m | 12:58PM0.85m | 1:12AM0.62m | 1:42PM0.91m | 1:54AM0.71m | 2:31PM0.93m | 2:39AM0.79m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
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Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 |
1014 | 643 | 627 | 499 | 346 | 281 | 510 | 871 | 719 | 1027 | 1451 | 1327 | 1131 | 931 | 803 | 683 | 767 | 459 | 447 | 534 | 1351 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 19 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | NW 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | NW 15 | NW 15 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 14 |
17 | 17 | 37 | 65 | 134 | 358 | 202 | 127 | 380 | 241 | 54 | 54 | 17 | 28 | 45 | 17 | 6 | 198 | 386 | 890 | 410 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 21 | W 21 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 18 | WNW 18 | NW 16 | SW 21 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 26 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
18 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 80 | 30 | 66 | 72 | 25 | 54 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 11 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | — |
— | 94 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 35 | 28 | 14 | — | 12 | 13 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 150 | 728 | 6 | 344 | 722 | 30 | 179 | 343 | 6 | 6 | 344 | 6 | 30 | 471 | 6 | 79 | 745 | 202 | 6 | 344 | 0 |
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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.











