Atacames Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.86° N 79.85° W

Atacames Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atacames sea temperature is
27.8° C
2.5° 

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


Atacames surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, W swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM. 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+) 1AM (Fri 14th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 14th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 15th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
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WSW
18
0.3
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
W
15
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
18
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
WSW
19
0.5
W
18
0.5
W
17
0.6
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16
0.5
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16
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15
0.5
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14
0.5
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14
0.5
W
14
0.4
W
13
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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36
25
38
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37
120
158
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183
126
112
106
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104
56
61
60
62
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
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20
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20
SW
15
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SSW
25
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20
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10
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15
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10
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High Tide
2:22PM2.93m
3:03AM3.03m
3:17PM3.08m
3:52AM3.22m
4:07PM3.18m
4:38AM3.34m
4:53PM3.21m
5:20AM3.36m
5:37PM3.17m
6:01AM3.30m
6:20PM3.06m
6:41AM3.16m
7:02PM2.89m
Low Tide
8:13AM0.58m
8:42PM0.21m
9:10AM0.40m
9:33PM0.07m
10:01AM0.25m
10:19PM0.00m
10:47AM0.16m
11:03PM0.01m
11:31AM0.15m
11:45PM0.09m
12:14PM0.20m
00:26AM0.24m
12:55PM0.31m
1:07AM0.43m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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