Atacames Surf Break

Atacames Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.86° N 79.85° W

Issued: 6 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atacames sea temperature is
27.8° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Atacames surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, WSW swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 7AM (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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 13th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 13th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 19th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
9
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
24
0.2
WSW
23
0.3
WSW
21
0.3
WSW
21
0.3
WSW
20
0.3
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
17
0.4
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
47
43
42
41
40
43
55
54
90
90
75
74
69
61
61
57
50
50
55
99
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
W
5
SW
5
SW
15
W
5
S
5
SW
10
W
10
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:34AM2.73m
1:48PM3.02m
2:30AM2.90m
2:43PM3.13m
3:24AM3.06m
3:37PM3.21m
4:17AM3.17m
4:30PM3.23m
5:09AM3.23m
5:22PM3.20m
6:01AM3.24m
6:15PM3.10m
6:53AM3.18m
Low Tide
7:18PM0.38m
7:35AM0.58m
8:13PM0.20m
8:32AM0.44m
9:06PM0.05m
9:28AM0.33m
9:58PM-0.05m
10:22AM0.26m
10:49PM-0.08m
11:16AM0.25m
11:40PM-0.05m
12:09PM0.30m
00:31AM0.06m
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
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6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
 mm
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
3
4
3
14
4
Temp °C
27
25
28
28
25
28
27
25
28
27
25
28
27
25
28
27
26
28
27
25
27
Feels °C
29
27
30
30
27
29
27
28
30
29
28
31
29
28
31
30
30
31
29
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
5
0.3
WSW
21
0.3
W
4
0.3
WSW
20
0.3
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
17
0.4
WSW
4
Energy kJ
51
27
23
10
41
10
43
8
4
90
3
75
74
69
61
61
57
3
50
55
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
NW
8
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
NW
7
0.3
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
21
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.4
WSW
17
Energy kJ
51
47
43
42
9
40
9
41
19
35
90
4
26
5
26
10
13
50
11
11
99
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.3
NW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WSW
24
0.2
WSW
23
0.1
NW
7
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
12
0.1
NW
16
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
5
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.2
W
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
6
5
4
4
9
4
55
54
2
13
26
10
11
2
8
8
11
6
7
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
6
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
W
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
Energy kJ
4
8
8
22
11
22
9
11
2
3
10
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
1
3
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
716
328
128
833
0
550
362
0
25
719
44
0
576
0
0
654
0
25
844
0
128
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
4
1
2
4
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
6
8
8
5
5
5
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Esmeraldas? If you are looking for accommodation near Atacames, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Esmeraldas, consider staying in Propicia which is 20 km (12 miles) away. Other places in and around Esmeraldas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Esmeraldas which is 21 km (13 miles) away and Rosa Zarate, 72 km (45 miles) away.

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