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
27.3° 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 Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atacames in the next 16 days are 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM. 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+) 4AM (Wed 13th May)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 13th May)1ft (0.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 14th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
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
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
W
12
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
14
51
45
42
63
60
66
36
35
34
33
28
40
35
17
23
21
29
20
20
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
W
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:17AM2.42m
12:39PM2.75m
1:13AM2.60m
1:29PM2.94m
2:04AM2.80m
2:17PM3.11m
2:53AM2.99m
3:06PM3.24m
3:41AM3.13m
3:54PM3.30m
4:30AM3.20m
4:43PM3.30m
5:20AM3.21m
Low Tide
6:11PM0.84m
6:20AM0.81m
7:03PM0.61m
7:14AM0.66m
7:52PM0.37m
8:05AM0.50m
8:39PM0.16m
8:55AM0.35m
9:26PM-0.00m
9:44AM0.25m
10:13PM-0.09m
10:34AM0.21m
11:02PM-0.10m
11:25AM0.24m
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
2
3
1
Temp °C
27
26
27
27
25
28
28
25
28
27
25
28
27
25
28
27
25
27
27
25
27
30
31
30
29
29
32
30
29
30
28
28
30
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
W
12
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
Energy kJ
6
6
51
45
42
63
60
66
36
35
34
33
28
40
35
17
23
21
21
20
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
13
0.3
W
3
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
14
14
23
27
2
15
23
22
13
5
5
1
7
7
15
15
17
15
11
11
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
N
5
0.2
N
5
0.1
NW
13
0.2
W
4
0.1
NW
16
0.2
W
3
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.2
WSW
17
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
14
14
2
2
7
1
10
1
8
8
8
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
29
12
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
Energy kJ
3
3
1
3
3
5
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
654
9
151
362
0
0
713
9
25
714
0
362
576
0
151
362
0
362
362
0
225
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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