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 slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 14th May)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 14th May)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 14th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

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 Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.2
W
12
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
42
63
60
66
36
35
34
33
12
40
35
17
23
21
29
20
21
51
25
50
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
W
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
W
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
5
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
1:13AM2.60m
1:29PM2.94m
2:04AM2.80m
2:17PM3.11m
2:53AM2.99m
3:06PM3.24m
3:41AM3.13m
3:54PM3.30m
4:30AM3.20m
4:43PM3.30m
5:20AM3.21m
5:33PM3.22m
6:12AM3.16m
Low Tide
7:03PM0.61m
7:14AM0.66m
7:52PM0.37m
8:05AM0.50m
8:39PM0.16m
8:55AM0.35m
9:26PM-0.00m
9:44AM0.25m
10:13PM-0.09m
10:34AM0.21m
11:02PM-0.10m
11:25AM0.24m
11:52PM-0.03m
12:19PM0.33m
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
Temp °C
27
25
28
27
25
28
28
25
28
27
24
28
28
25
28
28
25
28
27
25
27
28
28
30
29
28
30
30
28
29
28
27
31
30
28
30
30
28
31
28
28
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.2
W
12
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
NNW
11
0.3
WSW
16
Energy kJ
45
42
63
60
66
36
35
34
33
12
40
35
17
23
21
21
20
20
51
11
50
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
13
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
NNW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.1
NW
15
0.2
N
5
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
27
2
15
23
22
13
8
2
5
7
7
24
15
17
15
11
11
21
21
14
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
5
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.2
W
3
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
7
0.2
W
3
0.2
WSW
17
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
8
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
NNW
11
Energy kJ
2
7
10
1
8
5
5
7
4
4
3
4
2
1
29
12
3
2
25
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
W
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
3
0.5
W
4
0.3
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
Energy kJ
3
3
1
6
2
2
7
2
1
6
2
6
2
3
7
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
362
0
223
635
9
177
716
0
362
362
223
95
713
0
362
635
0
95
714
223
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
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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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