Rio Chico surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

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Rio Chico surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rio Chico sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Rio Chico surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 3,185 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Chico in the next 16 days are 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 8th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 8th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
5
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
21
1.8
SW
20
2.1
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
653
710
620
407
407
790
1327
702
1001
1691
1482
1448
1151
1014
793
631
543
529
1149
2598
3185
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
10
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
4:24PM2.04m
5:06AM2.08m
5:01PM2.01m
5:44AM2.05m
5:38PM1.96m
6:23AM2.02m
6:16PM1.90m
7:02AM1.99m
6:56PM1.84m
7:43AM1.96m
7:41PM1.77m
8:26AM1.95m
8:33PM1.72m
Low Tide
10:29AM0.57m
10:44PM0.26m
11:06AM0.59m
11:21PM0.29m
11:45AM0.63m
11:58PM0.34m
12:25PM0.69m
00:36AM0.41m
1:07PM0.74m
1:14AM0.50m
1:52PM0.78m
1:56AM0.58m
2:43PM0.79m
2:43AM0.65m
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clear
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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Temp °C
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
23
25
25
23
25
24
23
24
24
23
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
26
28
27
26
27
26
26
27
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.8
SW
20
2.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
653
710
620
407
407
790
1327
702
1001
1691
1482
1448
1151
1014
793
631
543
529
549
2598
3185
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
19
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SW
19
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
SW
22
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
20
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SW
24
1.1
SW
21
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
60
17
37
16
303
30
118
412
455
21
54
54
18
17
17
30
29
347
1149
14
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.1
W
21
0.2
WSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.3
WNW
18
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
10
0.2
W
15
0.2
W
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
26
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
7
9
45
99
61
6
25
11
25
4
17
17
17
103
6
14
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
Energy kJ
5
8
11
13
11
5
7
16
25
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
1
4
4
4
1
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
5
5
Distance (km)
62
972
33
62
738
62
62
62
33
55
62
62
55
884
33
33
998
62
62
62
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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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