Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

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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
26.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 20) at 10PM. 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+) 4AM (Tue 22nd Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 22nd Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 20th Jul)0.5ft (0.2m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WSW
0.2
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.6
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.1
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
Period(s) (?)1313555151515141414131313124441544
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)29352819253436383732363229302212131081312
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:41PM
2.52
11:04AM
2.76
11:54PM
2.53
12:14PM
2.74
1:05AM
2.61
1:22PM
2.79
2:09AM
2.74
2:23PM
2.88
3:06AM
2.88
3:17PM
2.96
3:56AM
3.01
4:07PM
3.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:28PM
0.59
4:45AM
0.78
5:36PM
0.57
5:58AM
0.79
6:44PM
0.50
7:09AM
0.74
7:48PM
0.39
8:13AM
0.64
8:45PM
0.28
9:10AM
0.52
9:36PM
0.18
10:01AM
0.44
10:22PM
0.12
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--
Sunset-6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262523262623242423252623252523252523252523
Feels °C (?)282525272725252525262725262525262625272625
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Esmeraldas

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Atacames (light winds from the WSW.(Wind varies from 200 to 260 degs) at Tumaco/la Florid 161 km from Atacames). 0.9m 5s windswell from the WSW with a 0.4m 13s groundswell from the W. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.

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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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