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
27.4° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Saturday (May 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atacames in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 7PM. 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+)10PM (Sat 23rd May)0.5ft (0.2m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 23rd May)0.5ft (0.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 24th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
W
12
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
13
31
30
51
51
72
71
67
62
60
34
33
32
27
47
34
36
42
69
59
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
WSW
5
S
5
W
15
W
10
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:06AM2.83m
9:28PM2.56m
10:10AM2.74m
10:39PM2.47m
11:13AM2.70m
11:47PM2.45m
12:11PM2.69m
00:48AM2.49m
1:03PM2.70m
1:39AM2.55m
1:48PM2.73m
2:24AM2.62m
2:29PM2.75m
3:04AM2.68m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.73m
3:43AM0.64m
4:32PM0.78m
4:48AM0.76m
5:38PM0.76m
5:51AM0.82m
6:35PM0.70m
6:48AM0.83m
7:25PM0.62m
7:38AM0.80m
8:09PM0.54m
8:22AM0.76m
8:48PM0.46m
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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6:20
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
Temp °C
28
27
25
27
27
25
28
27
25
28
27
25
27
27
24
28
27
24
28
27
24
29
28
28
30
29
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
30
28
27
30
28
27
30
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.1
NW
13
0.3
W
4
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
W
4
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
Energy kJ
14
7
3
30
51
51
72
71
67
62
60
34
33
32
3
47
34
3
42
69
59
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.2
W
3
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
NW
12
0.3
W
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
W
4
0.1
NW
11
0.4
W
4
Energy kJ
7
13
31
6
6
1
22
14
8
5
7
7
2
6
27
6
6
36
3
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
13
0.2
W
4
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.2
W
11
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
11
0.2
W
12
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
4
4
7
2
10
4
2
8
5
7
5
5
16
6
10
5
5
11
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
W
3
0.6
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
3
7
1
9
5
2
7
3
6
3
13
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
362
363
0
170
362
0
151
823
0
128
362
0
223
362
9
0
576
0
0
844
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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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