Estero del Plátano Surf Break

Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.76° N 80.10° W

Issued: 12 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is
28.3° C

2.7°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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 772 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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 Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
20
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
427
421
314
322
358
22
18
16
167
111
111
112
161
310
315
455
436
694
772
686
502
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:43PM2.66m
5:19AM2.69m
5:21PM2.66m
5:55AM2.71m
5:58PM2.63m
6:30AM2.72m
6:35PM2.58m
7:06AM2.72m
7:15PM2.52m
7:44AM2.70m
7:59PM2.45m
8:25AM2.68m
8:49PM2.39m
Low Tide
10:42AM0.69m
11:00PM0.38m
11:20AM0.68m
11:36PM0.40m
11:59AM0.69m
00:11AM0.44m
12:37PM0.70m
00:46AM0.51m
1:16PM0.72m
1:23AM0.59m
1:59PM0.73m
2:04AM0.67m
2:46PM0.72m
2:52AM0.75m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
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6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:30
6:30
 mm
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
26
Feels °C
29
29
29
28
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
27
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
27
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
Energy kJ
427
421
314
322
358
223
217
220
167
134
131
127
161
310
196
455
436
694
772
686
502
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
5
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
22
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SW
20
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
38
60
111
111
112
120
287
315
212
258
5
5
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
21
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
26
0.3
SW
24
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
3
2
1
18
18
1
3
26
87
2
2
2
5
5
6
6
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
6
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
25
31
31
26
25
22
18
16
15
14
14
8
132
109
2
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
3
4
3
Distance (km)
108
645
202
179
855
179
18
599
344
202
722
6
6
725
30
179
725
179
6
725
6
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
3
3
2
1
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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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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