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Atacames Surf Forecast
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Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 16 Jun 2025 -05
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 Wednesday (Jun 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 18th Jun) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 18th Jun) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 19th Jun) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atacames over the next 12 days.
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 63 | 62 | 43 | 35 | 44 | 32 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 34 | 60 | 42 | 39 | 43 | 41 | 42 | 47 | 44 | 43 | 39 | 30 | 23 | 14 | 32 | 36 | 41 | 36 | 63 | 58 | 53 | 52 | 46 | 47 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:11PM 2.65 | 7:48AM 2.79 | 8:01PM 2.59 | 8:37AM 2.80 | 8:57PM 2.53 | 9:30AM 2.81 | 10:00PM 2.51 | 10:29AM 2.83 | 11:07PM 2.54 | 11:31AM 2.86 | 12:15AM 2.62 | 12:33PM 2.92 | 1:18AM 2.74 | 1:34PM 2.99 | 2:18AM 2.87 | 2:31PM 3.06 | 3:13AM 2.99 | 3:26PM 3.10 | 4:06AM 3.07 | 4:17PM 3.11 | 4:56AM 3.12 | 5:07PM 3.08 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:11PM 0.76 | 1:25AM 0.53 | 2:00PM 0.77 | 2:13AM 0.60 | 2:55PM 0.75 | 3:06AM 0.67 | 3:55PM 0.71 | 4:06AM 0.72 | 4:57PM 0.63 | 5:11AM 0.72 | 6:01PM 0.51 | 6:17AM 0.68 | 7:02PM 0.38 | 7:20AM 0.59 | 7:59PM 0.24 | 8:20AM 0.50 | 8:54PM 0.13 | 9:17AM 0.41 | 9:46PM 0.05 | 10:10AM 0.36 | 10:36PM 0.03 | 11:01AM 0.36 | 11:24PM 0.07 | |||||||||||||
Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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