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Rio Chico surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.5° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 29th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Chico over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 17 | WNW 18 | SW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | |
108 | 104 | 101 | 58 | 60 | 51 | 73 | 83 | 41 | 56 | 134 | 74 | 88 | 111 | 90 | 159 | 215 | 206 | 261 | 206 | 486 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 2:30PM2.19m | 3:01AM2.11m | 3:06PM2.21m | 3:38AM2.16m | 3:40PM2.20m | 4:13AM2.18m | 4:13PM2.18m | 4:48AM2.17m | 4:47PM2.13m | 5:23AM2.13m | 5:21PM2.06m | 5:59AM2.06m | 5:56PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21AM0.52m | 8:50PM0.32m | 9:01AM0.49m | 9:24PM0.25m | 9:38AM0.47m | 9:58PM0.21m | 10:14AM0.46m | 10:31PM0.20m | 10:49AM0.48m | 11:04PM0.23m | 11:24AM0.53m | 11:39PM0.28m | 12:00PM0.60m | 00:16AM0.37m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 16 | SSW 5 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 108 | 29 | 21 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 83 | 17 | 56 | 21 | 13 | 88 | 111 | 83 | 159 | 215 | 206 | 261 | 206 | 486 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 5 | WNW 18 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 5 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 5 | NW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 104 | 101 | 7 | 60 | 19 | 73 | 45 | 30 | 36 | 134 | 74 | 11 | 76 | 90 | 53 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 104 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 17 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 11 | W 13 | WNW 14 | SW 18 | W 13 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 18 | W 12 | W 13 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 23 | 45 | 50 | 58 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 26 | 41 | 19 | 31 | 70 | 79 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 49 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — |
| kJ | 21 | — | — | — | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | — | 20 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 273 | 689 | 0 | 62 | 738 | 33 | 33 | 62 | 33 | 62 | 1063 | 0 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 33 | 876 | 62 | 33 | 62 | 33 |
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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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