Atacames Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.86° N 79.85° W

Atacames Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atacames sea temperature is
28.1°C
2.8° 

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


Atacames surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, W swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period with W 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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+) 4AM (Sun 13th Sep)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 13th Sep)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 16th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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10
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Energy kJ
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28
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:33PM3.17m
4:51AM3.31m
5:13PM3.14m
5:28AM3.23m
5:51PM3.04m
6:05AM3.08m
6:29PM2.88m
6:41AM2.89m
7:08PM2.69m
7:19AM2.68m
7:50PM2.49m
8:01AM2.48m
8:40PM2.29m
Low Tide
10:25AM0.12m
10:39PM0.13m
11:04AM0.11m
11:17PM0.20m
11:41AM0.16m
11:55PM0.33m
12:18PM0.28m
00:32AM0.49m
12:56PM0.44m
1:10AM0.68m
1:37PM0.63m
1:53AM0.88m
2:24PM0.81m
2:44AM1.07m
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Temp °C
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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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