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Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 -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
27.1° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Mar 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 Friday (Mar 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 20th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 20th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 20th Mar)1ft (0.3m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
WSW
0.2
W
0.2
WSW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NNW
0.4
NW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.2
NNW
0.3
NW
0.3
N
0.2
NNW
Period(s) (?)141412131616151010998131312668868
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)181912142621222825203017131211121071067
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
10
NNW
5
E
0
N
10
NW
0
ENE
5
NNW
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NE
15
N
5
ENE
5
NW
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
W
5
SW
5
SW
15
W
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		glassglassonglassglassonglasscrosscross-
on		glassglassonglassglasscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:33PM
3.07
3:50AM
3.01
4:09PM
3.24
4:29AM
3.13
4:46PM
3.34
5:09AM
3.19
5:25PM
3.35
5:50AM
3.16
6:06PM
3.28
6:34AM
3.07
6:50PM
3.13
7:23AM
2.91
7:40PM
2.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:44PM
0.32
9:56AM
0.24
10:22PM
0.15
10:34AM
0.16
11:00PM
0.05
11:13AM
0.14
11:40PM
0.02
11:54AM
0.19
12:22AM
0.07
12:39PM
0.31
1:08AM
0.21
1:28PM
0.49
2:01AM
0.39
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise6:24--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--
Sunset-6:30--6:30--6:30--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1--------111---
Temp. °C282825272825272725282725272725272725272725
Feels °C (?)313129313129313029302828312929312929302829
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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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