Atacames Surf Break

Atacames Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.86° N 79.85° W

Issued: 6 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Atacames sea temperature is
27.8° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Atacames surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Atacames surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, WSW swell with 93 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s period with WSW 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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+) 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)0.5ft (0.2m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)0.5ft (0.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 23rd Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s

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 Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
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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
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
37
31
59
51
49
45
42
45
49
26
72
61
59
52
50
47
42
44
48
38
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
W
5
E
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
W
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:02PM2.49m
10:28AM2.69m
11:05PM2.40m
11:24AM2.59m
00:07AM2.37m
12:19PM2.54m
1:04AM2.39m
1:12PM2.54m
1:55AM2.44m
2:00PM2.57m
2:41AM2.51m
2:44PM2.62m
3:23AM2.59m
Low Tide
3:55PM0.70m
4:07AM0.79m
4:54PM0.76m
5:06AM0.91m
5:52PM0.77m
6:05AM0.97m
6:46PM0.74m
7:01AM0.96m
7:36PM0.68m
7:52AM0.92m
8:22PM0.61m
8:38AM0.85m
9:04PM0.53m
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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6:25
6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
 mm
2
2
2
4
2
1
1
1
3
1
Temp °C
27
27
25
28
27
25
28
27
26
28
27
26
27
26
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
Feels °C
30
28
28
30
29
29
30
29
30
31
29
30
30
28
28
30
29
29
30
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
W
12
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
W
4
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
14
Energy kJ
25
11
31
59
51
49
45
42
45
3
26
72
61
59
52
50
47
3
44
48
38
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
4
0.1
NW
10
0.2
W
3
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.3
WSW
16
0.1
W
20
0.3
W
4
0.1
W
6
0.1
N
9
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
W
4
0.1
N
11
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
12
37
11
1
4
1
4
4
49
8
3
1
2
5
5
42
3
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
W
15
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
N
9
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
21
Energy kJ
5
25
17
3
2
4
4
4
1
1
2
5
5
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.3
W
4
0.4
W
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
W
4
0.2
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
3
6
2
3
2
3
3
1
11
6
6
7
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
151
844
266
25
833
0
0
713
0
0
733
151
151
844
0
95
362
151
0
719
151
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
9
9
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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.

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