
Surf Forecasts:
Estero del Plátano surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, NW swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Estero del Plátano in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 7PM. 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 13s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 21st Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 18 | NW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
140 | 138 | 138 | 150 | 150 | 147 | 167 | 361 | 344 | 355 | 350 | 350 | 346 | 336 | 331 | 212 | 208 | 199 | 199 | 142 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:24PM2.82m | 4:29AM2.83m | 5:00PM2.77m | 5:05AM2.76m | 5:37PM2.70m | 5:41AM2.66m | 6:16PM2.60m | 6:20AM2.53m | 6:57PM2.50m | 7:00AM2.40m | 7:42PM2.40m | 7:46AM2.28m | 8:32PM2.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08AM0.22m | 10:24PM0.50m | 10:44AM0.25m | 11:01PM0.55m | 11:20AM0.32m | 11:39PM0.63m | 11:58AM0.42m | 00:18AM0.74m | 12:37PM0.54m | 1:00AM0.87m | 1:19PM0.68m | 1:48AM0.99m | 2:05PM0.81m | 2:43AM1.07m | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
140 | 138 | 138 | 79 | 150 | 147 | 144 | 361 | 344 | 355 | 350 | 350 | 346 | 336 | 331 | 212 | 208 | 199 | 199 | 167 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NW 14 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 15 | NW 16 | SW 16 | NW 16 | SW 5 | SW 5 | NW 14 | WSW 5 | WNW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
103 | 102 | 19 | 17 | 104 | 127 | 167 | 196 | 13 | 12 | 96 | 17 | 166 | 124 | 176 | 169 | 167 | 134 | 118 | 142 | 88 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | NW 19 | NW 18 | SW 12 | SW 18 | NW 16 | NW 7 | NW 14 | NW 14 | — | NW 14 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 5 |
10 | 10 | 95 | 150 | 71 | 80 | 121 | 2 | 103 | 93 | — | 103 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 5 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — |
— | 3 | — | — | 16 | 11 | 6 | 7 | — | — | 16 | — | 18 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 722 | 30 | 30 | 343 | 179 | 158 | 343 | 30 | 0 | 343 | 0 | 0 | 343 | 30 | 30 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 343 | 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.
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