Atacames Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.86° N 79.85° W

Atacames Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atacames sea temperature is
28.5°C
2.7° 

Atacames surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Atacames surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 21s period, NW swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Atacames this week:

The surf forecast for Atacames over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atacames in the next 16 days are 0.4m 21s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 11th Oct)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 15th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 15th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atacames over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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15
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WSW
19
0.3
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18
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0.3
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NW
12
0.3
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24
0.3
WSW
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0.4
NW
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0.3
NW
21
0.3
WSW
18
0.4
NW
19
0.3
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
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42
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72
63
100
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34
72
64
96
55
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
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15
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ESE
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15
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Wind State
glassy
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
3:32PM3.04m
3:45AM3.19m
4:10PM3.08m
4:22AM3.17m
4:47PM3.05m
4:57AM3.09m
5:23PM2.97m
5:32AM2.97m
6:00PM2.84m
6:08AM2.81m
6:38PM2.68m
6:45AM2.64m
7:19PM2.51m
Low Tide
9:35PM0.30m
9:59AM0.14m
10:13PM0.30m
10:35AM0.13m
10:49PM0.35m
11:10AM0.18m
11:25PM0.44m
11:46AM0.29m
00:02AM0.56m
12:23PM0.43m
00:40AM0.72m
1:02PM0.60m
1:22AM0.90m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Atacames Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Atacames provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Atacames can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Atacames 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 (Atacames) 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 Atacames 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.

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