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
26.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Estero del Plátano surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,564 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 (May 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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 0.6m 16s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 30th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 31st May)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 19s

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 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
2
0
3
3
0
3
3
1
2
1
0
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
327
290
369
368
459
825
623
871
1014
643
710
499
346
358
510
1087
737
920
1451
1482
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:28PM2.66m
3:04AM2.59m
3:07PM2.68m
3:42AM2.63m
3:45PM2.69m
4:20AM2.65m
4:23PM2.69m
4:57AM2.65m
5:00PM2.66m
5:36AM2.63m
5:38PM2.61m
6:15AM2.59m
6:16PM2.53m
Low Tide
8:47PM0.46m
9:02AM0.70m
9:25PM0.40m
9:41AM0.66m
10:02PM0.36m
10:19AM0.65m
10:40PM0.36m
10:58AM0.66m
11:18PM0.39m
11:37AM0.71m
11:55PM0.45m
12:16PM0.78m
00:33AM0.53m
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6:11
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
6:22
6:22
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
25
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
27
28
28
28
29
29
26
28
30
28
29
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.6
SW
21
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
118
327
290
369
368
346
825
623
871
1014
643
710
499
346
281
510
1087
737
920
1451
1482
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.6
SW
11
0.2
WNW
19
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
13
0.5
NW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.6
SW
20
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
Energy kJ
171
31
80
173
125
459
313
299
137
17
73
37
65
134
358
202
127
380
241
54
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SW
24
0.4
SW
22
0.1
NW
10
0.5
SW
4
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
21
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
18
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
NW
16
0.3
SW
21
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
5
5
87
163
4
9
21
4
7
18
17
16
14
80
30
66
72
25
54
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
1.1
SW
13
0.3
WSW
6
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
Energy kJ
24
20
10
6
357
7
6
6
3
8
8
5
12
5
11
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
4
3
1
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
4
Distance (km)
344
344
6
204
344
0
30
599
6
6
837
6
202
749
6
6
921
6
108
343
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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