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
27.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4PM. 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 (Fri 1st May)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 1st May)1ft (0.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 1st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
15
0.4
NW
16
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
14
0.4
NW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
W
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
30
33
35
64
35
29
32
54
28
27
27
27
26
17
21
41
49
48
41
41
39
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
W
5
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
W
5
SSW
0
NNW
10
WNW
10
SW
5
SW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
3:30AM2.85m
3:38PM2.96m
4:06AM2.88m
4:12PM2.95m
4:41AM2.88m
4:47PM2.91m
5:17AM2.83m
5:22PM2.83m
5:53AM2.75m
5:58PM2.72m
6:31AM2.64m
6:35PM2.60m
7:12AM2.53m
Low Tide
9:18PM0.34m
9:30AM0.53m
9:53PM0.28m
10:06AM0.51m
10:27PM0.27m
10:42AM0.53m
11:02PM0.29m
11:18AM0.58m
11:38PM0.36m
11:54AM0.67m
00:15AM0.47m
12:33PM0.79m
00:54AM0.60m
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
Temp °C
27
24
27
27
24
28
27
25
28
28
25
28
28
25
28
27
25
28
28
25
28
28
26
29
28
27
29
27
28
29
29
28
30
29
28
30
28
28
30
30
28
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
15
0.4
NW
16
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
14
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
W
3
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
W
4
0.3
WSW
14
Energy kJ
29
33
35
64
35
29
32
5
3
27
27
27
26
1
21
41
49
48
41
2
39
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
N
5
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.4
NW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
W
5
0.2
W
5
0.1
NW
11
0.3
WSW
14
0.2
W
4
Energy kJ
30
2
4
4
6
5
5
54
28
4
1
1
25
6
14
14
2
2
5
41
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
W
14
0.1
W
18
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
15
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.2
NNW
10
Energy kJ
3
4
6
5
21
16
6
14
13
12
17
6
3
6
8
8
5
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.6
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
11
2
4
14
5
2
10
1
3
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
733
0
128
362
170
362
922
0
0
362
0
358
362
9
9
362
0
0
733
44
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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.

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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