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Lat Long: 0.76° N 80.10° W

Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is
28.6°C
3.0° 

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 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 844 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) 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 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 17th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 17th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 17th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 124mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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19
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0.8
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18
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
224
208
303
379
437
523
581
844
719
546
499
407
341
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390
322
363
290
366
322
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
WSW
15
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15
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
SSW
10
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10
SW
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SSW
20
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SW
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20
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20
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15
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
6:37PM2.59m
6:44AM2.54m
7:18PM2.42m
7:25AM2.37m
8:07PM2.27m
8:15AM2.21m
9:08PM2.17m
9:20AM2.10m
10:20PM2.14m
10:38AM2.07m
11:31PM2.22m
11:51AM2.14m
00:27AM2.37m
Low Tide
12:22PM0.43m
00:39AM0.72m
1:01PM0.59m
1:21AM0.89m
1:46PM0.76m
2:12AM1.04m
2:41PM0.91m
3:17AM1.16m
3:48PM1.00m
4:36AM1.18m
5:01PM1.01m
5:49AM1.09m
6:04PM0.95m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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