Rio Chico Surf Break

Rio Chico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 1.66° S 80.82° W

Issued: 12 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rio Chico sea temperature is
26.3° C

4.3°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 26th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 26th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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 Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
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
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
493
454
427
390
318
400
421
406
309
360
313
311
582
375
635
539
485
365
486
486
370
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
S
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:17PM1.88m
2:10AM1.86m
2:04PM1.90m
2:53AM1.92m
2:47PM1.93m
3:34AM1.98m
3:28PM1.97m
4:13AM2.03m
4:07PM2.00m
4:51AM2.08m
4:45PM2.02m
5:27AM2.11m
5:22PM2.01m
Low Tide
7:15AM0.81m
7:46PM0.50m
8:06AM0.77m
8:29PM0.43m
8:51AM0.71m
9:11PM0.37m
9:33AM0.66m
9:50PM0.32m
10:13AM0.62m
10:28PM0.28m
10:52AM0.60m
11:04PM0.28m
11:30AM0.60m
11:39PM0.30m
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
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6:25
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:28
 mm
Temp °C
25
24
24
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
24
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
Feels °C
27
26
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
26
27
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
493
454
427
390
318
400
421
406
309
360
313
297
582
375
635
539
485
365
486
486
370
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SW
18
0.1
NW
11
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.1
N
6
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SSW
6
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
3
3
29
21
111
5
46
35
23
134
126
311
59
208
45
93
1
154
29
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
24
0.2
WSW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.1
W
10
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
NW
10
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
3
2
5
37
5
22
45
72
133
2
13
9
4
1
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SW
5
Energy kJ
21
33
21
31
19
19
17
30
40
25
28
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
115
991
33
62
991
62
62
781
62
62
738
33
55
1153
33
81
738
33
62
995
57
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Rating
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3
3
2
3
4
3
2
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
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3
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3
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
9
7
6
5
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
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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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