Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast

/ Esmeraldas (8 surf breaks) /

Ecuador (61 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (0.76° N 80.10° W)

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Estero del Plátano surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 13 Sep 2025 -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 26.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Friday (Sep 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 10PM.

Wave Type	Time (-05) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10PM (Fri 19th Sep)	2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf	1AM (Sat 20th Sep)	2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful	4AM (Mon 15th Sep)	5ft (1.6m) 17s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.
	Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	1	0	2	1	2	3	2	1	3	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	14	14	13	18	18	17	16	16	16	15	15	15	14	14	14	13	13	13	12	12	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	641	526	451	497	799	1297	1240	1225	1082	788	767	809	598	440	428	299	290	199	181	175	175
Wind (km/h)	SSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	W	SW	WSW	WNW	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	glass
High Tide / height (m)			7:54PM 2.71	8:13AM 2.73		8:57PM 2.51	9:19AM 2.51		10:13PM 2.38	10:38AM 2.38		11:39PM 2.36	12:03PM 2.37		12:54AM 2.47		1:13PM 2.47	1:52AM 2.63		2:09PM 2.60	2:38AM 2.78
Low Tide / height (m)		1:39PM 0.30	2:00AM 0.58		2:37PM 0.49	3:04AM 0.79		3:47PM 0.66		4:24AM 0.92	5:09PM 0.73		5:51AM 0.93	6:27PM 0.70		7:06AM 0.83		7:30PM 0.60	8:03AM 0.68		8:20PM 0.49

	Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19
Sunrise	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:09	-	-
Sunset	-	6:19	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:17	-	-	6:17	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	25	24	24	24	24	23	24	24	24	25	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	25	25	24
Feels °C (?)	25	24	26	24	24	24	24	24	26	25	23	25	23	23	24	24	25	26	28	27	27

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Esmeraldas

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Estero del Plátano (light winds from the S.(Wind varies from 120 to 220 degs) at Tumaco/la Florid 190 km from Estero del Plátano). 1.0m 14s groundswell from the SW with a 0.9m 5s windswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 41 minutes ago Estero del Plátano

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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.