Atacames Surf Forecast

/ Esmeraldas (8 surf breaks) /

Ecuador (61 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (0.86° N 79.85° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 02 Sep 2025 -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 26.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Sep 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (-05) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10PM (Tue 2nd Sep)	1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf	10PM (Tue 2nd Sep)	1ft (0.3m) 16s
Most Powerful	1AM (Wed 10th Sep)	1.5ft (0.5m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Tue 02		Wednesday 03			Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07			Monday 08
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW
Period(s) (?)	16	16	15	15	14	14	15	15	14	14	14	14	4	13	12	4	13	14	14	13	18
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	67	60	53	61	63	80	65	59	52	61	52	26	38	26	20	41	27	45	87	73	140
Wind (km/h)	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		11:45PM 2.11	11:57AM 2.24		12:56AM 2.25		1:04PM 2.37	1:49AM 2.47		1:57PM 2.56	2:32AM 2.72		2:42PM 2.77	3:11AM 2.97		3:25PM 2.96	3:49AM 3.19		4:06PM 3.12		4:28AM 3.35
Low Tide / height (m)	5:20PM 1.02		5:48AM 1.22	6:31PM 0.93		6:58AM 1.09		7:28PM 0.77	7:53AM 0.90		8:13PM 0.59	8:38AM 0.68		8:54PM 0.40	9:20AM 0.45		9:34PM 0.23	10:00AM 0.24		10:13PM 0.12	10:40AM 0.09

	Tue 02		Wednesday 03			Thursday 04			Friday 05			Saturday 06			Sunday 07			Monday 08
Sunrise	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13
Sunset	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:22	-	-	6:21	-	-	6:21	-	-	6:21	-	-	6:20	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	1	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	25	23	25	25	23	26	25	23	26	25	23	25	25	23	26	25	23	25	25	23	25
Feels °C (?)	25	25	25	25	24	26	24	24	26	25	24	25	25	25	26	25	25	26	26	25	26

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Esmeraldas

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Atacames (calm at Tumaco/la Florid 161 km from Atacames). 0.8m 9s swell from the WSW with a 0.5m 11s groundswell from the WNW and a 0.2m 17s long period groundswell from the W. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
2 hours 20 minutes ago Atacames

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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.