
Surf Forecasts:
Estero del Plátano surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 0.7m 21s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. 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 13s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 17 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
124 | 71 | 55 | 49 | 48 | 200 | 90 | 171 | 167 | 142 | 242 | 124 | 139 | 139 | 73 | 263 | 224 | 228 | 188 | 368 | 287 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:30AM3.17m | 6:46PM2.91m | 7:15AM3.06m | 7:35PM2.75m | 8:01AM2.90m | 8:24PM2.57m | 8:47AM2.71m | 9:17PM2.40m | 9:36AM2.53m | 10:15PM2.26m | 10:32AM2.38m | 11:20PM2.17m | 11:33AM2.30m | 00:28AM2.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:42PM0.30m | 00:56AM0.21m | 1:30PM0.40m | 1:42AM0.41m | 2:18PM0.52m | 2:29AM0.62m | 3:09PM0.66m | 3:19AM0.82m | 4:03PM0.77m | 4:16AM0.97m | 5:02PM0.84m | 5:19AM1.06m | 6:05PM0.85m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | NW 16 | NW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
124 | 71 | 93 | 55 | 56 | 91 | 63 | 171 | 167 | 142 | 242 | 124 | 139 | 139 | 59 | 69 | 67 | 228 | 133 | 198 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 6 | SW 13 | WNW 6 | NW 18 | SW 12 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
58 | 24 | 55 | 49 | 48 | 17 | 90 | 59 | 65 | 63 | 12 | 40 | 6 | 79 | 35 | 105 | 48 | 195 | 188 | 368 | 287 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 19 | N 6 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NW 21 | SW 13 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | WNW 6 | WNW 19 | WNW 6 | NW 18 | WNW 6 | NW 17 | WNW 6 | SW 26 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | SW 12 |
5 | 15 | 1 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 44 | 41 | 38 | 11 | 70 | 11 | 82 | 8 | 73 | 4 | 104 | 65 | 62 | 61 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 12 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
35 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 200 | 47 | 51 | 55 | 43 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 26 | 31 | 263 | 224 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 108 | 722 | 179 | 310 | 722 | 344 | 108 | 722 | 310 | 30 | 645 | 6 | 30 | 670 | 310 | 18 | 728 | 179 | 344 | 722 | 0 |
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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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