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 TypeTime (-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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
WSW
2
0.5
SW
13
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.6
SW
14
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
NW
17
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
69
34
0
1
88
21
20
15
14
160
26
16
30
14
84
84
80
76
35
81
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
5
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
10
SW
15
W
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
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
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clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:21
6:21
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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)
0.5
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.5
SW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WNW
14
Energy kJ
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)
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
8
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
NW
16
0.2
W
13
0.1
NW
15
0.5
SW
4
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
6
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
17
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
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)
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.2
W
14
0.1
NW
12
0.2
W
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
15
0.2
W
13
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
17
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
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)
0.2
WSW
2
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
8
11
11
6
3
4
4
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
158
47
921
246
158
594
0
158
921
18
202
912
202
18
150
30
552
744
30
179
855
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
5
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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