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Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 30 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
27.0° 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 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atacames in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) 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+) 1AM (Sat 31st Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 3rd Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 3rd Feb)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
3
0
3
1
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
N
0.4
NW
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.7
N
1.2
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
1.1
N
1.2
N
1.7
N
1.9
N
1.6
N
1.4
N
1.3
N
1.1
N
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
Period(s) (?)715771311666788999888141819
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)88757359622936115638713516847359338626019613569111229
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
15
WNW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NE
5
E
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
ENE
0
E
15
W
15
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		glasscross-
off		crossonglasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:40PM
2.65
1:56AM
2.82
2:41PM
2.85
2:55AM
2.97
3:33PM
3.05
3:46AM
3.08
4:20PM
3.19
4:33AM
3.15
5:04PM
3.27
5:17AM
3.15
5:44PM
3.28
5:58AM
3.08
6:23PM
3.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:45PM
0.70
8:20AM
0.33
8:46PM
0.54
9:13AM
0.17
9:40PM
0.39
10:01AM
0.06
10:27PM
0.28
10:46AM
0.02
11:12PM
0.23
11:27AM
0.06
11:54PM
0.25
12:07PM
0.16
12:34AM
0.31
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--
Sunset-6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35-
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1123-24122-----11------
Temp. °C272624242524222223262624272725272724282724
Feels °C (?)282827272828262425282827302927282726292727
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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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