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Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 26 Jan 2026 -05
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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
26.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Atacames this week:

The surf forecast for Atacames over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atacames in the next 12 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 7PM. 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+)10PM (Mon 26th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 26th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 2nd Feb)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atacames over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.6
NNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.9
N
Period(s) (?)16121414141313181615121115151414131313137
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9155103749644616085847484757573486261342671
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
15
WSW
10
S
5
E
10
NNE
0
ESE
0
NNE
15
W
10
SW
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
S
5
SW
5
ENE
15
ENE
5
ENE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:14PM
2.80
9:54AM
2.48
10:18PM
2.70
11:09AM
2.44
11:33PM
2.66
12:28PM
2.50
12:48AM
2.70
1:40PM
2.65
1:56AM
2.82
2:41PM
2.85
2:55AM
2.97
3:33PM
3.05
3:46AM
3.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:54PM
0.69
3:42AM
0.63
3:57PM
0.81
4:51AM
0.66
5:13PM
0.87
6:06AM
0.61
6:33PM
0.83
7:18AM
0.49
7:45PM
0.70
8:20AM
0.33
8:46PM
0.54
9:13AM
0.17
9:40PM
0.39
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--
Sunset-6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:35--6:35--6:35-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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mod rain
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Rain (mm)
5351----641--16--10---
Temp. °C262524262624272725272624272625242423232323
Feels °C (?)282728292828292928292626292728272727242525
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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 12 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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