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Portete surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Portete surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Portete sea temperature is
27.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portete this week:
The surf forecast for Portete over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portete in the next 16 days are 0.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 20th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 20th Mar) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portete over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 86 | 85 | 167 | 113 | 111 | 108 | 79 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 93 | 80 | 60 | 66 | 66 | 34 | 54 | 33 | 46 | 28 | 65 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:45PM 3.18 | 5:09AM 3.04 | 5:24PM 3.19 | 5:50AM 3.01 | 6:05PM 3.12 | 6:34AM 2.92 | 6:49PM 2.97 | 7:23AM 2.77 | 7:39PM 2.77 | 8:19AM 2.59 | 8:38PM 2.56 | 9:28AM 2.43 | 9:51PM 2.39 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:33AM 0.17 | 11:00PM 0.06 | 11:13AM 0.15 | 11:39PM 0.03 | 11:54AM 0.20 | 12:22AM 0.09 | 12:38PM 0.32 | 1:08AM 0.21 | 1:28PM 0.50 | 2:00AM 0.39 | 2:26PM 0.69 | 3:03AM 0.57 | 3:38PM 0.86 | ||||||||
Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
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Information about the Portete Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portete provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Portete can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portete 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 (Portete) 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 Portete 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.
Portete is 65 km (40 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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