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
26.2° C
(Which is 2.2°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 Sunday (May 03) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 3rd May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.3
WNW
18
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
60
51
73
83
48
56
134
74
88
111
90
159
215
206
221
254
421
404
513
304
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
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
6:38AM1.97m
6:33PM1.87m
Low Tide
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
12:39PM0.70m
00:54AM0.47m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:22
6:22
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
5
4
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
24
25
24
24
25
25
24
25
24
24
27
26
26
27
27
25
27
27
26
28
28
29
28
26
28
28
27
27
28
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SW
11
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
75
52
51
49
17
19
16
19
13
88
111
83
159
215
206
221
254
421
404
513
304
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
5
0.2
SSW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
5
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
58
60
19
73
83
41
56
134
74
9
76
90
53
36
6
31
104
6
8
8
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
14
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
11
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
W
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.2
W
13
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
W
13
0.3
SW
18
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
14
Energy kJ
11
14
16
12
45
48
36
35
70
79
13
6
10
13
49
6
9
14
3
5
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
11
10
18
13
19
9
5
5
6
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
55
738
62
55
1151
33
62
1063
62
12
62
0
62
949
62
62
62
6
35
876
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
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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