
Surf Forecasts:
Mompiche surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period with SW swell.
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 (Sep 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mompiche over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
173 | 176 | 152 | 132 | 127 | 177 | 92 | 166 | 97 | 104 | 140 | 103 | 88 | 87 | 84 | 85 | 214 | 268 | 402 | 373 | 394 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:03AM2.07m | 11:11PM2.03m | 11:26AM2.06m | 00:26AM2.13m | 12:38PM2.16m | 1:21AM2.30m | 1:32PM2.31m | 2:02AM2.49m | 2:15PM2.48m | 2:38AM2.69m | 2:54PM2.65m | 3:12AM2.86m | 3:31PM2.79m | 3:46AM3.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM1.00m | 5:19AM1.19m | 5:56PM0.97m | 6:33AM1.10m | 6:57PM0.86m | 7:28AM0.94m | 7:43PM0.72m | 8:11AM0.75m | 8:23PM0.58m | 8:49AM0.56m | 8:59PM0.45m | 9:24AM0.38m | 9:35PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | 13 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 |
79 | 154 | 142 | 57 | 127 | 177 | 92 | 166 | 97 | 104 | 140 | 103 | 88 | 87 | 47 | 85 | 214 | 268 | 402 | 373 | 394 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 |
173 | 3 | 152 | 132 | 40 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 84 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 43 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | W 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SW 12 | NW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 11 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | SSW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 9 | WSW 16 | NW 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 11 | SW 18 |
4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 26 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 79 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 11 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 8 | — |
21 | 176 | — | 8 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 35 | 28 | 33 | 35 | — | — | 17 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 318 | 990 | 0 | 0 | 698 | 0 | 37 | 318 | 44 | 0 | 318 | 0 | 0 | 990 | 44 | 0 | 867 | 0 | 0 | 318 | 0 |
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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.










