Atacames Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.86° N 79.85° W

Atacames Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Atacames sea temperature is
28.5°C
2.8° 

Atacames surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Atacames surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, NW swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with WSW 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 16th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 16th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 16th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:19PM2.51m
7:26AM2.46m
8:07PM2.35m
8:16AM2.29m
9:07PM2.24m
9:20AM2.17m
10:19PM2.21m
10:38AM2.14m
11:30PM2.29m
11:51AM2.22m
00:27AM2.44m
12:50PM2.36m
1:13AM2.63m
Low Tide
1:02PM0.60m
1:22AM0.90m
1:47PM0.77m
2:12AM1.06m
2:42PM0.93m
3:17AM1.18m
3:49PM1.03m
4:35AM1.21m
5:01PM1.04m
5:48AM1.12m
6:04PM0.97m
6:45AM0.95m
6:56PM0.85m
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Temp °C
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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.

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