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Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.5° 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 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.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 16 | NW 17 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 15 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 5 | |
27 | 24 | 23 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 47 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 64 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 53 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 1:41PM2.82m | 2:10AM2.69m | 2:24PM2.90m | 2:52AM2.78m | 3:02PM2.95m | 3:30AM2.85m | 3:38PM2.96m | 4:06AM2.88m | 4:12PM2.95m | 4:41AM2.88m | 4:47PM2.91m | 5:17AM2.83m | 5:22PM2.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:59PM0.55m | 8:11AM0.62m | 8:40PM0.43m | 8:53AM0.57m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | W 4 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 16 | NW 17 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 15 | NW 16 | WSW 4 | NW 14 | NW 14 | WSW 4 | W 4 | NW 13 | W 4 | NW 13 | NNW 6 | NW 5 |
 kJ | 27 | 24 | 2 | 34 | 37 | 41 | 47 | 29 | 33 | 35 | 64 | 3 | 29 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | NW 11 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 15 | WSW 4 | W 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | W 14 | NW 13 | W 4 | NW 13 | W 3 |
| kJ | 18 | 19 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 53 | 28 | 4 | 27 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NW 17 | WNW 15 | WSW 13 | NW 11 | W 13 | NW 11 | WNW 18 | NW 10 | — | — | NW 12 | W 16 | — | WSW 15 | W 14 | W 18 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 16 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 21 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 21 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 25 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | W 3 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 569 | 713 | 362 | 0 | 569 | 0 | 0 | 518 | 0 | 0 | 922 | 0 | 95 | 919 | 0 | 177 | 833 | 0 | 9 | 576 | 266 |
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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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