Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 09 Jan 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
26.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 12 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 10th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 10th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
NNW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.6
NNW
0.5
NW
Period(s) (?)161615141313121211111913181812121111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)408675646256515019195917494939688476646849
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
WNW
0
ENE
5
SW
15
W
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:22PM
2.85
8:43AM
2.53
9:08PM
2.68
9:37AM
2.36
9:58PM
2.52
10:38AM
2.25
10:56PM
2.41
11:46AM
2.20
11:58PM
2.37
12:52PM
2.23
12:59AM
2.39
1:49PM
2.31
1:53AM
2.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:01PM
0.53
2:39AM
0.68
2:48PM
0.74
3:31AM
0.80
3:39PM
0.93
4:27AM
0.88
4:38PM
1.06
5:28AM
0.91
5:43PM
1.11
6:30AM
0.88
6:48PM
1.09
7:28AM
0.80
7:45PM
1.01
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:28--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30-
rain showers
light rain
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Rain (mm)
12252----------11----
Temp. °C262523232423242523252524262624262624272624
Feels °C (?)272624252625252625272727292827282726292726
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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.

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