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
27.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 14th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sat
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
2
0
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
366
211
258
203
141
209
134
132
116
87
111
127
266
251
272
218
238
218
212
168
158
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
W
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
S
10
SW
15
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
8:58PM2.15m
9:48AM2.27m
10:05PM2.12m
10:49AM2.34m
11:14PM2.18m
11:46AM2.47m
00:17AM2.31m
12:39PM2.64m
1:13AM2.49m
1:29PM2.81m
2:04AM2.68m
2:17PM2.97m
2:53AM2.85m
Low Tide
3:19AM0.90m
4:06PM1.07m
4:20AM0.93m
5:12PM0.98m
5:22AM0.89m
6:11PM0.80m
6:20AM0.79m
7:04PM0.59m
7:14AM0.65m
7:52PM0.36m
8:05AM0.49m
8:39PM0.16m
8:55AM0.36m
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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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
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
Temp °C
26
25
26
26
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
26
26
25
27
27
25
27
26
25
26
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
29
29
28
27
29
30
29
28
30
27
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
366
144
258
203
141
209
134
132
116
87
85
127
266
251
272
218
238
218
212
168
158
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.5
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SW
18
0.4
WSW
17
0.5
SW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
71
211
54
59
61
17
44
43
5
50
111
83
43
6
8
14
3
13
21
21
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
N
7
0.3
N
6
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
4
0.3
NW
12
0.1
W
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
23
14
13
54
18
11
3
7
23
14
7
23
6
17
14
25
22
21
12
12
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
7
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
2
18
96
9
4
5
5
7
7
5
11
3
5
4
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
3
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
751
178
178
318
0
51
757
0
51
778
0
318
946
0
44
751
37
0
883
0
318
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
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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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