Atacames Surf Break
Lat Long: 0.86° N 79.85° W

Atacames Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Atacames

Issued: 12 am 06 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atacames sea temperature is
27.4° C

1.0°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 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 1AM. 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+) 7AM (Sat 6th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 8th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 8th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
21
0.5
WSW
19
0.5
WSW
19
0.5
WSW
17
0.5
WSW
17
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.3
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
73
69
69
90
212
199
172
166
144
127
117
75
195
132
92
65
37
25
64
60
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
W
5
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
NNE
10
NW
5
ENE
0
ESE
5
N
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
7:35AM2.60m
7:40PM2.46m
8:18AM2.58m
8:28PM2.39m
9:05AM2.59m
9:24PM2.35m
9:57AM2.62m
10:26PM2.36m
10:53AM2.68m
11:31PM2.44m
11:52AM2.78m
00:34AM2.57m
12:51PM2.90m
1:34AM2.73m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.92m
1:55AM0.73m
2:31PM0.95m
2:40AM0.81m
3:24PM0.93m
3:32AM0.86m
4:23PM0.86m
4:31AM0.86m
5:23PM0.74m
5:33AM0.81m
6:21PM0.57m
6:35AM0.71m
7:18PM0.38m
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6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:23
 mm
1
6
1
4
1
2
3
Temp °C
27
26
24
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
26
27
25
Feels °C
30
28
28
30
29
28
30
30
30
32
31
29
31
30
28
31
30
28
29
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.5
WSW
19
0.5
WSW
19
0.5
WSW
17
0.5
WSW
17
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.9
NW
12
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.6
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.6
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
Energy kJ
79
73
69
69
67
212
199
172
166
144
127
117
74
195
132
92
65
37
25
64
60
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
NW
12
0.3
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.3
WSW
21
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
7
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.5
NW
12
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
NW
11
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
Energy kJ
4
6
3
3
90
4
8
8
10
82
80
76
75
40
40
18
17
17
19
51
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WSW
23
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
WSW
14
0.1
W
20
0.1
W
18
0.1
SW
19
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
W
4
Energy kJ
7
3
6
52
2
4
5
5
33
40
8
7
14
22
17
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
4
10
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
5
2
2
4
2
2
4
1
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
623
0
9
362
0
0
576
0
0
362
0
0
576
362
9
576
223
0
362
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
8
8
6
5
7
8
5
7
5
6
6
5
7
5
6
5
6
5
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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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