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
26.9° 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 Saturday (May 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 2nd May)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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 Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
22
0.5
SW
21
0.6
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
51
81
50
63
62
65
65
85
167
151
169
233
203
198
173
171
132
120
214
236
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
5
S
15
W
5
SSW
5
SSW
15
W
0
ESE
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:06AM2.75m
4:11PM2.81m
4:41AM2.75m
4:46PM2.76m
5:16AM2.70m
5:21PM2.69m
5:53AM2.62m
5:57PM2.59m
6:31AM2.52m
6:34PM2.47m
7:12AM2.41m
7:15PM2.34m
7:58AM2.32m
8:01PM2.23m
Low Tide
10:06AM0.51m
10:26PM0.26m
10:42AM0.52m
11:01PM0.29m
11:17AM0.57m
11:37PM0.36m
11:54AM0.66m
00:14AM0.46m
12:33PM0.77m
00:53AM0.58m
1:14PM0.90m
1:35AM0.71m
2:03PM1.01m
2:23AM0.82m
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6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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6:21
6:21
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
Temp °C
26
26
24
26
27
25
27
26
24
27
26
25
28
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
24
28
27
27
28
29
29
29
27
27
29
27
28
29
27
29
28
27
29
30
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
14
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
19
Energy kJ
35
51
9
10
63
62
59
54
53
167
151
169
233
203
198
173
171
132
120
93
236
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
21
0.4
SW
11
Energy kJ
25
34
75
50
49
44
65
65
85
14
14
104
21
12
19
17
12
11
81
214
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
5
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
NW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WSW
3
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
22
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
12
12
81
35
17
4
44
16
31
32
1
14
5
8
1
8
17
32
119
15
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
4
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
SW
6
Energy kJ
11
12
7
1
2
3
2
6
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
Distance (km)
318
751
0
34
620
0
40
318
0
126
318
0
0
318
0
0
620
0
178
318
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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