Estero del Plátano Surf Break

Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.76° N 80.10° W

Issued: 12 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is
27.9° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Estero del Plátano surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Estero del Plátano surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 (Jun 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s 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 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10AM. 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 13s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 17th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SW
23
0.8
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
502
465
424
350
301
248
241
347
320
647
441
723
531
452
437
366
267
251
251
287
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
5
S
10
W
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:50PM2.80m
1:34AM2.64m
1:47PM2.92m
2:30AM2.81m
2:42PM3.02m
3:24AM2.95m
3:36PM3.09m
4:17AM3.06m
4:29PM3.12m
5:09AM3.12m
5:21PM3.08m
6:01AM3.12m
6:14PM2.98m
Low Tide
7:18PM0.38m
7:34AM0.58m
8:12PM0.20m
8:32AM0.45m
9:05PM0.06m
9:27AM0.34m
9:57PM-0.04m
10:21AM0.28m
10:48PM-0.07m
11:15AM0.27m
11:39PM-0.03m
12:09PM0.32m
00:30AM0.07m
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:25
6:25
6:25
 mm
2
2
5
3
2
18
Temp °C
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
27
27
26
26
26
26
Feels °C
29
27
28
27
27
28
26
26
28
27
27
29
28
28
28
31
30
30
28
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
21
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
Energy kJ
245
502
465
424
350
301
248
241
245
212
647
136
723
531
452
437
366
114
251
251
287
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.5
NW
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SW
23
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
219
40
28
17
16
6
6
42
347
320
212
441
184
238
124
164
164
267
94
94
68
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
26
0.2
WSW
26
0.3
SW
20
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
29
5
14
11
11
13
105
66
60
2
2
25
25
10
10
21
21
8
6
60
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
1
SW
5
1.1
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.5
SW
6
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
Energy kJ
21
31
35
37
38
51
58
40
28
25
19
17
18
15
9
9
15
16
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
1
3
1
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
Distance (km)
507
725
30
108
837
202
471
344
6
30
344
179
158
344
18
0
599
179
6
722
179
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
5
9
4
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
6
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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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