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Estero del Plátano surf Forecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 -05
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Estero del Plátano surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is 28.9°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 26.5 °C max: 29.5 °C min: 22.6 °C)
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Estero del Plátano surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Estero del Plátano sea temperature is 28.9°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 26.5 °C max: 29.5 °C min: 22.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Estero del Plátano this week:

The surf forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Estero del Plátano in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Estero del Plátano over the next 12 days.

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.3
SW
0.8
SW
0.2
WSW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)161616151516151414141414141314181413131317151516141414132120201718161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)214432376266322539492305248382221218149282413115861848310477137198151151938772134134188194206203134
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
S
20
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
ENE
5
S
10
W
5
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
W
5
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrossonglassglassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossoncrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:15PM
2.81
5:45AM
2.70
5:50PM
2.73
6:23AM
2.62
6:28PM
2.64
7:06AM
2.54
7:13PM
2.54
7:56AM
2.46
8:07PM
2.43
8:58AM
2.43
9:14PM
2.35
10:09AM
2.47
10:33PM
2.35
11:20AM
2.59
11:49PM
2.44
12:24PM
2.76
12:56AM
2.61
1:21PM
2.95
1:53AM
2.80
2:12PM
3.11
2:45AM
2.96
3:00PM
3.20
3:34AM
3.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:11AM
0.54
11:32PM
0.32
11:45AM
0.61
12:08AM
0.39
12:23PM
0.69
12:48AM
0.48
1:07PM
0.79
1:34AM
0.58
2:01PM
0.89
2:30AM
0.68
3:09PM
0.95
3:38AM
0.74
4:27PM
0.92
4:51AM
0.73
5:42PM
0.78
6:00AM
0.65
6:47PM
0.57
7:02AM
0.52
7:42PM
0.34
7:57AM
0.39
8:32PM
0.14
8:48AM
0.28
9:19PM
-0.00
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-6:22--6:22--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21--6:21-
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Rain (mm)
--3---1----1--12-62163--2-56211----1
Temp. °C272726272626272726272726272726272726272726272726272726262726262726272726
Feels °C (?)292927282728282829303030313030302929313029292928313030292928272829292928

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Estero del Plátano Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Estero del Plátano provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Estero del Plátano can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Estero del Plátano 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 (Estero del Plátano) 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 Estero del Plátano 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Esmeraldas? If you are looking for accommodation near Estero del Plátano, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Esmeraldas, consider staying in Propicia which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around Esmeraldas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Esmeraldas which is 51 km (32 miles) away and Rosa Zarate, 85 km (53 miles) away.

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