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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
27.9° C
(Which is 1.5°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. 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 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 1PM. 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 16s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 2 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 14 | W 13 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | W 14 | WNW 18 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 17 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | |
71 | 69 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 88 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 160 | 26 | 16 | 30 | 14 | 84 | 84 | 80 | 76 | 35 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 9:21AM2.58m | 9:44PM2.42m | 10:36AM2.52m | 11:04PM2.36m | 11:49AM2.56m | 00:18AM2.40m | 12:50PM2.64m | 1:19AM2.49m | 1:40PM2.73m | 2:09AM2.60m | 2:23PM2.80m | 2:51AM2.69m | 3:01PM2.85m | 3:30AM2.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:37PM0.82m | 4:06AM0.67m | 4:57PM0.86m | 5:21AM0.73m | 6:10PM0.79m | 6:28AM0.72m | 7:10PM0.67m | 7:23AM0.67m | 7:59PM0.54m | 8:10AM0.62m | 8:40PM0.43m | 8:52AM0.57m | 9:17PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 14 |
26 | 25 | 30 | 13 | 25 | 88 | 226 | 203 | 203 | 206 | 160 | 120 | 123 | 123 | 116 | 84 | 84 | 80 | 59 | 38 | 81 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 16 | W 13 | NW 15 | SW 4 | WNW 12 | WNW 18 | SW 5 | SW 6 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 17 | WNW 13 | SW 12 |
71 | 69 | 35 | 54 | 46 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 63 | 66 | 76 | 35 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 6 | W 14 | NW 12 | W 13 | WNW 16 | W 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | W 13 | SSW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 17 | NW 10 |
7 | 10 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 65 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 42 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 30 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 6 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | — | 11 | 11 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 47 | 921 | 246 | 158 | 594 | 0 | 158 | 921 | 18 | 202 | 912 | 202 | 18 | 150 | 30 | 552 | 744 | 30 | 179 | 855 |
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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.











