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Atacames surf Forecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador
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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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Atacames in the next 12 days are 0.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Atacames over the next 12 days.
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 51 | 51 | 22 | 44 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 21 | 41 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 17 | 17 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 27 | 50 | 47 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:17PM 2.91 | 5:46AM 2.79 | 5:51PM 2.84 | 6:24AM 2.71 | 6:30PM 2.74 | 7:06AM 2.63 | 7:14PM 2.63 | 7:56AM 2.55 | 8:08PM 2.52 | 8:57AM 2.51 | 9:15PM 2.44 | 10:08AM 2.55 | 10:32PM 2.43 | 11:20AM 2.67 | 11:49PM 2.53 | 12:25PM 2.85 | 12:56AM 2.70 | 1:21PM 3.05 | 1:54AM 2.90 | 2:13PM 3.21 | 2:46AM 3.07 | 3:01PM 3.32 | 3:34AM 3.18 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:33PM 0.32 | 11:46AM 0.60 | 12:09AM 0.39 | 12:24PM 0.69 | 12:49AM 0.48 | 1:07PM 0.80 | 1:35AM 0.59 | 2:01PM 0.90 | 2:31AM 0.69 | 3:08PM 0.96 | 3:38AM 0.75 | 4:26PM 0.94 | 4:51AM 0.74 | 5:42PM 0.79 | 6:01AM 0.66 | 6:47PM 0.58 | 7:02AM 0.52 | 7:43PM 0.34 | 7:58AM 0.38 | 8:33PM 0.13 | 8:49AM 0.27 | 9:20PM -0.01 | 9:37AM 0.21 | |||||||||||||
Fri 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wed 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 |
| Sunset | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun 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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