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Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 27 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 Tuesday (Jan 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atacames in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 4PM. 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+)10PM (Tue 27th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 3rd Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 3rd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
NNW
0.9
N
0.4
NW
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.8
N
0.9
NNW
1.4
NNW
Period(s) (?)141413131816151611715771313101312678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7496446160868373808575855662612726245291264
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
10
NW
5
S
5
SW
10
W
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SW
0
SW
5
W
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
NNE
10
E
5
S
10
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonglassglasscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		glassglassglassglasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:20PM
3.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:01AM
0.06
10:27PM
0.28
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--
Sunset-6:34--6:34--6:34--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35-
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--1--22333131-4-22317
Temp. °C272624272725262624252424232423252424232523
Feels °C (?)302828292928282726282627272826282726272826
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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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