Estero del Plátano Surf Break

Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.76° N 80.10° W

Issued: 12 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is
28.1° C

2.3°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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 671 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 26th Jun)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

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
350
245
176
173
167
163
303
379
499
517
421
525
360
340
161
362
432
510
493
437
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:45AM2.98m
8:02PM2.69m
8:38AM2.85m
9:00PM2.53m
9:32AM2.72m
10:01PM2.40m
10:27AM2.60m
11:05PM2.32m
11:23AM2.51m
00:07AM2.29m
12:19PM2.46m
1:04AM2.31m
1:11PM2.45m
1:55AM2.36m
Low Tide
1:59PM0.51m
2:14AM0.42m
2:56PM0.61m
3:09AM0.61m
3:55PM0.69m
4:06AM0.78m
4:54PM0.74m
5:06AM0.89m
5:52PM0.75m
6:05AM0.95m
6:46PM0.72m
7:01AM0.95m
7:35PM0.67m
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
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6:25
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:28
6:28
 mm
3
4
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
Feels °C
28
27
28
29
27
29
29
28
28
27
28
29
29
29
29
29
28
30
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
255
350
245
176
173
109
163
303
379
499
517
421
525
360
340
161
362
432
510
493
437
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
12
0.1
NW
10
0.3
SW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SW
5
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
60
60
117
154
111
167
31
52
19
22
4
19
4
4
4
83
6
8
2
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
10
0.1
SW
21
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
10
14
14
12
5
45
78
90
51
4
2
4
1
4
18
3
3
3
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.8
SW
4
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.6
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
38
55
62
64
18
50
40
6
11
9
5
9
9
15
12
12
4
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
202
855
179
18
988
202
158
745
179
18
837
6
6
722
6
18
744
30
6
344
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Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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