Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

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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
27.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atacames in the next 16 days are 0.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 26th Apr)0.5ft (0.2m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 26th Apr)0.5ft (0.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 29th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
W
13
0.1
NW
14
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
18
13
13
7
11
11
11
6
5
14
8
24
21
20
20
21
18
27
24
23
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
0
WSW
10
W
10
SSW
0
WNW
15
WNW
5
SW
5
SW
15
W
5
SSW
5
WSW
15
W
10
SW
5
SSW
10
W
5
WSW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:30PM2.89m
8:13AM2.80m
8:32PM2.67m
9:21AM2.67m
9:44PM2.51m
10:36AM2.61m
11:04PM2.44m
11:49AM2.64m
00:18AM2.48m
12:50PM2.73m
1:20AM2.58m
1:41PM2.82m
2:10AM2.69m
Low Tide
1:21PM0.50m
1:50AM0.34m
2:23PM0.69m
2:54AM0.54m
3:36PM0.83m
4:06AM0.68m
4:56PM0.87m
5:21AM0.75m
6:10PM0.81m
6:28AM0.73m
7:10PM0.69m
7:24AM0.68m
7:59PM0.55m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
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part cloud
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
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6:22
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
28
28
25
28
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
30
30
28
31
29
28
32
30
28
31
29
29
30
29
29
30
29
28
30
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
N
5
0.2
W
3
0.1
NW
12
0.2
W
3
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
20
18
2
1
5
1
7
6
6
5
2
2
24
21
20
8
21
17
27
24
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
5
0.2
N
5
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.1
SW
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.2
W
13
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
W
3
Energy kJ
2
2
13
13
7
11
11
11
3
14
2
2
8
10
20
20
18
18
19
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
9
0.2
N
5
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
17
0.1
NW
18
0.1
NW
17
0.2
WSW
13
Energy kJ
6
6
3
2
3
3
5
3
5
4
8
8
2
7
1
1
11
12
12
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
3
0.2
W
3
0.3
W
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.2
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
223
845
128
95
900
305
128
922
25
95
922
44
186
833
9
95
1048
328
0
844
44
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
4
4
6
5
9
8
7
4
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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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