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Atacames surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 06 Apr 2025 -05
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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
29.0° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Atacames this week:

The surf forecast for Atacames over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Atacames in the next 12 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 10th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 10th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 12th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atacames over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thu
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.2
WSW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
NNW
0.2
WSW
Period(s) (?)1110161615141110101092018171616191818161615151414141313131091298818
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1817252421211917151513376410191831331131099316114913410270706256262623212110630
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
SW
5
S
0
NE
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
S
0
SSW
0
SSW
0
ESE
15
WNW
10
SSW
5
S
5
WSW
5
S
0
S
10
WNW
5
S
5
SE
10
WNW
5
ESE
5
NNE
10
W
0
NNW
5
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
W
10
SSW
5
S
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscrossglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
glassglassglassoncross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:35AM
2.43
11:01PM
2.34
11:56AM
2.43
12:21AM
2.36
1:03PM
2.53
1:25AM
2.46
1:54PM
2.66
2:14AM
2.59
2:34PM
2.79
2:54AM
2.71
3:09PM
2.89
3:30AM
2.81
3:41PM
2.96
4:04AM
2.88
4:13PM
2.99
4:37AM
2.90
4:44PM
2.97
5:09AM
2.88
5:16PM
2.91
5:42AM
2.80
5:48PM
2.82
6:16AM
2.69
6:21PM
2.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:05AM
0.76
4:51PM
1.00
5:26AM
0.84
6:13PM
0.98
6:38AM
0.82
7:18PM
0.87
7:34AM
0.74
8:07PM
0.73
8:19AM
0.66
8:46PM
0.58
8:57AM
0.58
9:21PM
0.46
9:31AM
0.51
9:54PM
0.36
10:05AM
0.47
10:26PM
0.30
10:38AM
0.47
10:58PM
0.29
11:11AM
0.51
11:30PM
0.33
11:43AM
0.59
12:04AM
0.42
12:17PM
0.70
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thu
17
Sunrise-6:18--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15-
Sunset--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:23--6:23--6:23--6:23--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22
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Rain (mm)
191---12737---415----11-233----5-210125-1
Temp. °C262526262828262425252928252526252828262827262828262828262828262827262828
Feels °C (?)303030313331302830303231292930293132313230313231313331303131293130303231

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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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 12 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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