
Surf Forecasts:
Atacames surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, W swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period with NW swell.
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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 16 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atacames over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
49 | 45 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 45 | 36 | 34 | 74 | 70 | 59 | 56 | 75 | 71 | 103 | 103 | 140 | 132 | 179 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:15PM2.34m | 10:32AM2.47m | 11:20PM2.25m | 11:34AM2.38m | 00:27AM2.23m | 12:37PM2.37m | 1:29AM2.29m | 1:34PM2.43m | 2:20AM2.40m | 2:24PM2.53m | 3:05AM2.54m | 3:08PM2.64m | 3:44AM2.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:03PM0.78m | 4:16AM0.99m | 5:02PM0.86m | 5:19AM1.08m | 6:05PM0.88m | 6:25AM1.09m | 7:06PM0.83m | 7:26AM1.04m | 7:59PM0.73m | 8:18AM0.94m | 8:45PM0.61m | 9:03AM0.83m | 9:26PM0.50m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 4 | NW 16 | NW 16 | W 4 | NW 16 | W 4 | W 5 | WSW 19 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WSW 17 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 |
25 | 25 | 7 | 42 | 40 | 3 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 74 | 16 | 17 | 56 | 75 | 71 | 103 | 103 | 140 | 132 | 179 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NW 17 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 16 | W 11 | W 12 | NW 15 | W 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | NW 14 | WSW 19 | WSW 20 | W 13 | W 4 | W 4 | NW 13 | W 3 |
49 | 45 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 39 | 9 | 24 | 34 | 22 | 70 | 59 | 32 | 37 | 37 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 16 | W 18 | NW 10 | W 10 | WSW 21 | NW 15 | W 12 | NW 14 | W 11 | NW 14 | W 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | W 13 | NW 13 | NW 8 | W 6 |
2 | 2 | 42 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 45 | 36 | 24 | 33 | 9 | 33 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 5 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 3 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | W 4 | — |
20 | 11 | — | 10 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 12 | 3 | 11 | 11 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 362 | 513 | 151 | 713 | 151 | 0 | 362 | 95 | 0 | 713 | 0 | 0 | 635 | 328 | 0 | 618 | 44 | 0 | 576 | 0 |
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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.










