
Surf Forecasts:
Atacames surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, W swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with NW swell.
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 (Oct 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) 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+) | 7AM (Wed 28th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 28th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 31st Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atacames over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | NNW 12 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | NW 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | NW 9 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 17 | 13 | 72 | 35 | 41 | 60 | 52 | 49 | 50 | 30 | 29 | 50 | 47 | 41 | 40 | 104 | 154 | 190 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:12AM3.16m | 3:41PM3.06m | 3:52AM3.26m | 4:23PM3.14m | 4:34AM3.28m | 5:07PM3.16m | 5:19AM3.23m | 5:53PM3.11m | 6:06AM3.11m | 6:44PM3.00m | 6:59AM2.93m | 7:41PM2.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:02PM0.40m | 9:29AM0.12m | 9:43PM0.29m | 10:10AM0.00m | 10:26PM0.23m | 10:52AM-0.04m | 11:10PM0.25m | 11:37AM0.01m | 11:58PM0.33m | 12:25PM0.12m | 00:50AM0.47m | 1:18PM0.29m | 1:50AM0.64m | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | 1 | 15 | — | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 19 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 |
4 | 4 | 2 | 72 | 21 | 41 | 26 | 35 | 35 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 50 | 47 | 41 | 40 | 104 | 154 | 190 | 183 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | NNW 4 | N 5 | WSW 16 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WSW 5 | NW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | N 6 | N 5 |
2 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 30 | 60 | 3 | 8 | 50 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | NW 15 | WNW 15 | W 5 | — | NW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | N 5 | W 14 | W 14 | NW 12 | WSW 3 | NW 8 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
17 | 17 | 8 | 21 | 2 | — | 7 | 52 | 49 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | W 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 8 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 649 | 9 | 30 | 362 | 62 | 62 | 576 | 30 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 565 | 44 | 0 | 649 | 0 | 0 | 733 | 0 |
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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.










