Mompiche surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

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Mompiche surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mompiche sea temperature is
26.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mompiche this week:

The surf forecast for Mompiche over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mompiche in the next 16 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 30th May)2ft (0.6m) 20s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mompiche over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
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)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
WSW
21
0.7
SW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
452
371
372
367
284
264
215
290
239
199
184
212
171
196
134
221
290
181
305
388
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:11AM2.62m
10:39PM2.35m
11:13AM2.58m
11:48PM2.34m
12:11PM2.57m
00:48AM2.38m
1:02PM2.58m
1:40AM2.44m
1:47PM2.60m
2:24AM2.50m
2:29PM2.63m
3:04AM2.56m
3:08PM2.65m
3:43AM2.60m
Low Tide
4:33PM0.76m
4:48AM0.74m
5:39PM0.74m
5:51AM0.80m
6:36PM0.68m
6:48AM0.81m
7:25PM0.60m
7:38AM0.78m
8:08PM0.52m
8:22AM0.74m
8:48PM0.45m
9:03AM0.69m
9:26PM0.39m
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:22
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
24
26
25
24
26
26
24
29
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
29
28
27
28
28
28
27
28
26
27
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
197
452
371
372
367
284
264
215
290
239
199
184
212
171
196
134
221
290
163
153
203
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.6
SW
12
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
WSW
21
0.7
SW
20
Energy kJ
52
25
10
22
22
21
11
17
17
16
14
14
14
14
5
90
31
49
90
305
388
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
21
0.1
SW
20
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WSW
24
0.4
WSW
22
0.5
SW
16
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
4
15
6
9
21
13
17
12
5
4
9
15
5
5
54
181
124
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
4
9
10
9
9
9
9
6
12
9
9
6
5
6
12
13
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
84
883
51
3
318
318
181
757
0
34
318
0
178
950
178
318
679
0
51
318
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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Information about the Mompiche Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mompiche provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mompiche can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mompiche 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 (Mompiche) 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 Mompiche 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.

Mompiche is 61 km (38 miles) from the city of Esmeraldas. If you plan a holiday in Esmeraldas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Esmeraldas. Esmeraldas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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