Rio Chico Surf Break

Rio Chico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 1.66° S 80.82° W

Issued: 6 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rio Chico sea temperature is
25.7° C

2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Rio Chico surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 964 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Chico this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Chico over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Chico in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 9th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 9th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 9th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.5
SW
24
0.9
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
0.9
SW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1055
864
598
520
341
322
219
208
394
567
539
705
479
456
404
350
281
271
763
548
634
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
S
5
N
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
5
S
15
SSW
15
SW
5
S
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:06AM1.98m
10:41PM1.74m
11:02AM2.03m
11:48PM1.82m
12:00PM2.09m
00:50AM1.94m
12:57PM2.17m
1:48AM2.08m
1:53PM2.25m
2:43AM2.21m
2:48PM2.31m
3:36AM2.33m
3:41PM2.35m
Low Tide
4:37PM0.67m
4:38AM0.72m
5:36PM0.56m
5:43AM0.69m
6:33PM0.41m
6:46AM0.62m
7:28PM0.26m
7:47AM0.52m
8:21PM0.12m
8:44AM0.43m
9:13PM0.01m
9:39AM0.35m
10:04PM-0.06m
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6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:23
6:23
 mm
4
1
Temp °C
25
25
25
26
25
24
25
24
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
24
25
24
26
25
24
Feels °C
28
29
29
30
28
27
28
27
27
26
26
26
27
27
28
25
27
28
28
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
21
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
20
Energy kJ
1055
864
598
520
341
322
212
208
394
567
539
705
479
456
404
350
281
224
763
175
634
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.7
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SW
26
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
SW
24
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
21
0.7
SW
6
Energy kJ
4
24
11
16
16
39
34
36
138
43
30
20
17
36
18
105
41
271
212
548
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
NW
9
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
7
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
NW
8
0.4
SW
24
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
12
Energy kJ
16
20
16
60
21
219
197
31
29
2
1
7
31
2
197
60
21
108
72
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
4
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
7
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
Energy kJ
16
32
49
41
18
46
17
34
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
1
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
3
2
1
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
33
12
0
57
740
62
62
781
62
33
1128
33
81
738
33
231
781
33
33
938
62
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
1
4
3
4
3
3
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4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the Rio Chico Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rio Chico provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Chico can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Chico 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 (Rio Chico) 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 Rio Chico 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.

Rio Chico is 45 km (28 miles) from Jipijapa. If you plan a holiday in Manabi, look for hotels and other accommodation in Jipijapa. Jipijapa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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