Atacames Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.86° N 79.85° W

Atacames Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atacames sea temperature is
27.5° C
2.1° 

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


Atacames surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, W swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 16 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. 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+) 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 23rd Jul)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 28th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
18
0.3
NW
17
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.3
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
17
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.5
W
17
0.5
W
16
0.6
W
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
45
42
42
40
39
45
36
34
74
70
59
56
75
71
103
103
140
132
179
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
W
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
W
10
SW
15
SSW
20
WSW
5
SW
0
W
10
NW
10
SSW
Wind State
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cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:15PM2.34m
10:32AM2.47m
11:20PM2.25m
11:34AM2.38m
00:27AM2.23m
12:37PM2.37m
1:29AM2.29m
1:34PM2.43m
2:20AM2.40m
2:24PM2.53m
3:05AM2.54m
3:08PM2.64m
3:44AM2.68m
Low Tide
4:03PM0.78m
4:16AM0.99m
5:02PM0.86m
5:19AM1.08m
6:05PM0.88m
6:25AM1.09m
7:06PM0.83m
7:26AM1.04m
7:59PM0.73m
8:18AM0.94m
8:45PM0.61m
9:03AM0.83m
9:26PM0.50m
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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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