Mompiche surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 -05
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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
27.0° 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 6th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 6th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.4
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
233
203
241
173
168
130
146
179
183
370
366
211
258
203
181
171
171
206
114
111
111
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
W
0
E
10
SW
15
W
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
SW
15
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
W
5
SW
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:31AM2.52m
6:34PM2.47m
7:12AM2.41m
7:15PM2.34m
7:58AM2.32m
8:01PM2.23m
8:50AM2.26m
8:58PM2.15m
9:48AM2.27m
10:05PM2.12m
10:49AM2.34m
11:14PM2.18m
11:46AM2.47m
00:17AM2.31m
Low Tide
12:33PM0.77m
00:53AM0.58m
1:14PM0.90m
1:35AM0.71m
2:03PM1.01m
2:23AM0.82m
3:00PM1.08m
3:19AM0.90m
4:06PM1.07m
4:20AM0.93m
5:12PM0.98m
5:22AM0.89m
6:11PM0.80m
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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5
Temp °C
28
27
25
26
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
24
30
29
29
29
28
29
30
27
29
30
27
29
30
28
29
28
27
28
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
233
203
241
173
168
130
146
171
138
370
366
211
258
203
181
171
171
206
114
111
85
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
W
7
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.4
WSW
17
Energy kJ
21
12
4
17
11
51
81
179
183
134
71
118
58
59
18
17
44
43
23
50
111
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
9
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
7
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
5
8
12
2
17
8
27
24
66
5
14
14
54
54
5
11
2
15
32
22
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
1
2
2
2
8
5
11
2
2
33
9
4
3
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
3
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
1
4
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
318
0
18
751
178
0
883
0
34
318
0
194
751
0
126
772
0
34
883
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
5
5
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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