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
27.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mompiche in the next 16 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
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
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
NW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
14
0.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
162
162
127
127
114
118
91
85
61
61
59
100
35
80
57
98
43
35
51
81
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
W
5
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
S
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:50AM2.53m
00:19AM2.37m
12:51PM2.61m
1:20AM2.46m
1:41PM2.70m
2:10AM2.57m
2:23PM2.77m
2:52AM2.66m
3:01PM2.81m
3:30AM2.72m
3:37PM2.83m
4:06AM2.75m
4:11PM2.81m
Low Tide
5:21AM0.72m
6:11PM0.79m
6:28AM0.71m
7:11PM0.67m
7:24AM0.67m
7:59PM0.54m
8:11AM0.61m
8:40PM0.42m
8:52AM0.56m
9:17PM0.33m
9:30AM0.52m
9:52PM0.28m
10:06AM0.51m
10:26PM0.26m
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
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6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
1
1
Temp °C
27
27
25
26
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
25
27
26
25
30
29
29
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
27
28
27
27
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
NW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
14
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
97
162
162
127
127
114
118
91
85
61
61
59
100
35
80
57
98
43
35
51
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SW
6
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.4
WNW
14
Energy kJ
16
20
26
4
23
17
31
3
21
9
47
51
39
38
37
23
22
41
25
34
81
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
NW
6
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
W
13
0.1
NW
18
0.2
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
N
5
0.1
SW
18
0.1
NW
10
0.3
SW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
25
2
4
14
3
14
12
29
14
42
12
12
11
30
2
12
4
20
12
12
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SW
6
0.6
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
2
2
9
2
6
5
7
5
4
5
5
6
9
6
5
6
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
950
0
318
867
0
0
318
222
525
772
0
51
883
84
0
950
0
51
948
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
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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