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Estero del Plátano surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 -05
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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
26.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Estero del Plátano this week:

The surf forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Estero del Plátano in the next 12 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) 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 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 21st Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 21st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 21st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WNW
0.7
NW
0.9
SW
0.9
NW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.5
NW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
WNW
0.5
NW
Period(s) (?)161516141414141313131215151414141613131415
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)171226358346231288234205202199120191142127186189127138136140104
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
5
WNW
5
S
15
WSW
10
SW
10
S
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
10
W
0
N
5
S
10
WNW
10
W
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
S
5
W
10
SSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glassglassoncross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:09PM
2.85
5:14AM
2.80
5:43PM
2.92
5:51AM
2.80
6:18PM
2.95
6:29AM
2.76
6:55PM
2.95
7:10AM
2.69
7:35PM
2.90
7:56AM
2.60
8:20PM
2.81
8:50AM
2.49
9:13PM
2.70
9:54AM
2.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:13PM
0.54
11:26AM
0.27
11:50PM
0.50
12:01PM
0.30
12:28AM
0.48
12:37PM
0.35
1:08AM
0.49
1:16PM
0.44
1:52AM
0.52
2:01PM
0.56
2:42AM
0.57
2:53PM
0.69
3:41AM
0.62
Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:30
Sunset6:32--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:35--6:35--
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-121152161-----1331110-79
Temp. °C262525262523232426262526262525262524252424
Feels °C (?)292929282826262728292929282828272628292727
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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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