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 TypeTime (-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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly 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
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
2
3
3
1
3
2
0
2
1
1
2
2
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
21
1.4
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1014
643
627
499
346
358
510
871
719
1027
1451
1327
1131
931
803
683
767
459
447
890
1351
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
W
10
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
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
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
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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)
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
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)
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
19
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
13
0.5
NW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.6
SW
20
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
1
SW
21
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
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)
0.1
NW
21
0.1
W
21
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
18
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
NW
16
0.3
SW
21
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
SW
26
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
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)
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
Energy kJ
94
7
9
16
15
14
9
6
3
10
11
21
35
28
14
12
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
4
3
1
1
4
4
4
4
1
2
3
2
3
2
3
5
4
Distance (km)
150
728
6
344
722
30
179
343
6
6
344
6
30
471
6
79
745
202
6
344
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
9
9
7
8
9
8
9
7
8
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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