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
26.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 16s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 1st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
3
0
3
3
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
355
345
290
282
320
217
250
208
239
171
327
386
277
368
459
825
623
871
1014
643
553
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
WSW
5
S
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:11PM2.61m
00:47AM2.41m
1:02PM2.62m
1:39AM2.47m
1:47PM2.64m
2:24AM2.53m
2:28PM2.66m
3:04AM2.59m
3:07PM2.68m
3:42AM2.63m
3:45PM2.69m
4:20AM2.65m
4:23PM2.69m
Low Tide
5:50AM0.80m
6:35PM0.69m
6:47AM0.82m
7:25PM0.61m
7:37AM0.79m
8:08PM0.53m
8:21AM0.75m
8:47PM0.46m
9:02AM0.70m
9:25PM0.40m
9:41AM0.66m
10:02PM0.36m
10:19AM0.65m
10:40PM0.36m
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
24
26
25
24
26
26
24
25
25
25
25
25
24
27
28
28
28
27
27
27
27
26
28
26
27
29
27
26
27
27
28
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
355
345
290
282
320
217
250
208
239
118
327
386
277
269
407
825
623
871
1014
643
553
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.6
SW
4
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.6
SW
15
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
19
Energy kJ
6
17
13
16
14
14
14
14
5
171
31
80
173
368
459
317
299
7
17
30
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
N
5
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
17
0.1
NW
11
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
SW
24
0.4
SW
22
0.5
SW
16
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
21
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
11
6
17
1
10
6
5
3
87
163
125
4
21
4
4
18
17
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
14
16
2
6
14
14
17
12
10
7
4
5
6
137
5
6
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
Distance (km)
158
744
0
202
837
18
150
921
202
202
344
6
6
918
6
6
921
6
150
657
202
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
7
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
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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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