Atacames Surf Forecast

/ Esmeraldas (8 surf breaks) /

Ecuador (61 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (0.86° N 79.85° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 14 Sep 2025 -05

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

Today's Atacames sea temperature is 26.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Atacames this week:

The surf forecast for Atacames over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 12 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (-05) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10PM (Sun 14th Sep)	1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf	10PM (Sun 14th Sep)	1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful	1PM (Mon 15th Sep)	2ft (0.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atacames over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
		Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Sat 20
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	NW
Period(s) (?)	13	13	18	18	16	16	16	15	15	15	15	14	14	14	13	13	12	12	7	8	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	92	55	62	120	149	186	129	115	110	116	73	68	66	37	35	30	27	30	31	34	35
Wind (km/h)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SSW	SW	WSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	W	SW	SW	WNW	WSW	SW	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	on	glass	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		8:14AM 2.83		8:57PM 2.61	9:19AM 2.61		10:13PM 2.46	10:39AM 2.47		11:38PM 2.44	12:03PM 2.46		12:54AM 2.55		1:14PM 2.56	1:52AM 2.71		2:10PM 2.69	2:39AM 2.87		2:55PM 2.82
Low Tide / height (m)	2:00AM 0.58		2:38PM 0.50	3:05AM 0.79		3:48PM 0.67		4:24AM 0.94	5:09PM 0.75		5:51AM 0.95	6:27PM 0.71		7:05AM 0.85		7:31PM 0.61	8:03AM 0.69		8:21PM 0.50	8:49AM 0.54

		Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Sat 20
Sunrise	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-
Sunset	-	-	6:17	-	-	6:17	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-
Temp. °C	23	25	25	23	26	25	23	26	26	23	27	26	23	26	26	24	27	26	24	26	25
Feels °C (?)	25	26	25	25	27	25	25	26	25	24	26	25	24	27	26	26	29	28	28	29	25

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Esmeraldas

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Atacames (calm at Tumaco/la Florid 161 km from Atacames). 0.7m 9s swell from the W with a 0.6m 5s windswell, also from the W and a 0.2m 17s long period groundswell, also from the W. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 51 minutes ago Atacames

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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 12 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.