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Mompiche surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 26 Jan 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
26.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mompiche in the next 12 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 26th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 26th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 29th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mompiche over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sun
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WNW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
NW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.7
NW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
WNW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
NW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)131313141414161313151514141413131312131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11611110814013812768114113922321511251401091088075857272
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
S
10
WNW
5
SE
5
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
S
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
NNW
5
SE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glasscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:50AM
2.46
9:14PM
2.67
9:54AM
2.36
10:18PM
2.57
11:10AM
2.32
11:33PM
2.53
12:30PM
2.39
12:48AM
2.58
1:41PM
2.54
1:56AM
2.69
2:42PM
2.73
2:54AM
2.82
3:34PM
2.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:42AM
0.56
2:53PM
0.68
3:42AM
0.61
3:58PM
0.80
4:52AM
0.64
5:14PM
0.85
6:07AM
0.59
6:34PM
0.81
7:18AM
0.47
7:46PM
0.69
8:20AM
0.31
8:47PM
0.53
9:13AM
0.17
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sun
01
Sunrise-6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30-
Sunset--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:36
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
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cloud
mod rain
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
111331---92----6-235133
Temp. °C252626252626252626252425252626252424222222
Feels °C (?)282829292928292927272726272827272728262626
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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 12 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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