Estero del Plátano Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.76° N 80.10° W

Estero del Plátano Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is
27.6° C
2.4° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 920 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s 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 (Jul 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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(10 max)
1
0
2
2
1
2
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0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
943
651
773
686
668
492
451
386
325
260
256
252
169
167
209
144
110
123
142
138
77
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:06PM2.55m
3:44AM2.59m
3:46PM2.64m
4:20AM2.72m
4:24PM2.71m
4:54AM2.81m
5:00PM2.75m
5:27AM2.88m
5:35PM2.76m
6:00AM2.91m
6:12PM2.73m
6:34AM2.90m
6:50PM2.67m
Low Tide
9:25PM0.48m
9:44AM0.72m
10:02PM0.40m
10:22AM0.63m
10:37PM0.35m
10:59AM0.56m
11:11PM0.33m
11:34AM0.52m
11:44PM0.35m
12:10PM0.50m
00:18AM0.40m
12:47PM0.50m
00:54AM0.48m
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Temp °C
27
26
25
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Feels °C
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27
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27
27
27
27
27
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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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