Atacames Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.86° N 79.85° W

Atacames Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atacames sea temperature is
28.5°C
2.9° 

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


Atacames surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, W swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Oct 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 (Oct 31) at 4PM. 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+) 7AM (Wed 28th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 28th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 31st Oct)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:12AM3.16m
3:41PM3.06m
3:52AM3.26m
4:23PM3.14m
4:34AM3.28m
5:07PM3.16m
5:19AM3.23m
5:53PM3.11m
6:06AM3.11m
6:44PM3.00m
6:59AM2.93m
7:41PM2.86m
Low Tide
9:02PM0.40m
9:29AM0.12m
9:43PM0.29m
10:10AM0.00m
10:26PM0.23m
10:52AM-0.04m
11:10PM0.25m
11:37AM0.01m
11:58PM0.33m
12:25PM0.12m
00:50AM0.47m
1:18PM0.29m
1:50AM0.64m
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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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