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
26.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atacames in the next 16 days are 0.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7PM. 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+)10AM (Mon 4th May)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 4th May)1ft (0.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 8th May)1ft (0.3m) 19s

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 Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
W
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
19
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
26
17
21
41
49
48
41
41
38
35
30
26
32
36
60
60
52
50
50
47
Wind (km/h)
0
NW
15
W
10
SW
5
SW
15
W
5
S
10
SW
20
W
5
SSE
5
SSE
15
WNW
5
SSW
5
SW
15
W
10
SW
10
WSW
15
W
10
SW
5
WSW
10
W
10
SW
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:17AM2.83m
5:22PM2.83m
5:53AM2.75m
5:58PM2.72m
6:31AM2.64m
6:35PM2.60m
7:12AM2.53m
7:16PM2.47m
7:58AM2.43m
8:02PM2.35m
8:49AM2.37m
8:58PM2.26m
9:47AM2.37m
10:04PM2.23m
Low Tide
11:18AM0.58m
11:38PM0.36m
11:54AM0.67m
00:15AM0.47m
12:33PM0.79m
00:54AM0.60m
1:15PM0.92m
1:36AM0.73m
2:02PM1.04m
2:24AM0.85m
2:59PM1.11m
3:19AM0.93m
4:05PM1.11m
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clear
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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
3
Temp °C
28
27
25
27
27
25
28
27
25
28
27
24
27
27
24
27
27
24
27
27
24
30
28
28
30
29
28
29
28
28
30
29
27
30
29
27
30
29
27
30
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
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
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
W
13
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
W
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
Energy kJ
27
26
6
21
41
49
48
41
41
38
35
30
6
12
17
60
60
52
50
50
47
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
W
3
0.1
NW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
W
3
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.2
W
3
0.1
NW
13
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
WSW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WSW
19
0.3
NW
16
0.2
NNW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.1
NW
14
Energy kJ
6
25
1
6
14
1
6
5
1
7
11
8
15
6
36
41
14
6
33
33
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
15
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
W
3
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
13
12
17
2
2
6
8
8
5
4
7
7
26
32
1
16
11
11
5
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
W
6
0.1
NW
7
Energy kJ
3
3
1
3
3
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
3
1
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
362
12
25
445
0
25
362
0
0
362
0
0
362
25
177
845
12
177
716
44
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
5
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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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