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Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 14 Oct 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 Saturday (Oct 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 18) at 7AM. 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+) | 4AM (Sat 18th Oct) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 18th Oct) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 18th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atacames over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 84 | 60 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 44 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 73 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 49 | 35 | 35 | 41 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:02PM 2.52 | 10:29AM 2.41 | 11:23PM 2.51 | 11:50AM 2.41 | 12:32AM 2.60 | 12:58PM 2.50 | 1:27AM 2.72 | 1:51PM 2.62 | 2:10AM 2.83 | 2:34PM 2.74 | 2:47AM 2.92 | 3:11PM 2.83 | 3:21AM 2.98 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:33PM 0.68 | 4:19AM 0.94 | 4:52PM 0.78 | 5:42AM 0.93 | 6:07PM 0.78 | 6:50AM 0.82 | 7:07PM 0.72 | 7:42AM 0.68 | 7:55PM 0.64 | 8:25AM 0.53 | 8:36PM 0.57 | 9:01AM 0.41 | 9:12PM 0.51 | ||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Esmeraldas
Cross-off wind 161 km from Atacames has become light (light winds from the NW.(Wind varies from 290 to 350 degs) at Tumaco/la Florid). Waves should be turning clean at Atacames. 0.6m 10s swell from the NW with a 0.6m 8s swell from the WSW and a 0.4m 14s groundswell from the WNW. 3 swells combining 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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