Rio Chico Surf Break
Lat Long: 1.66° S 80.82° W

Rio Chico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Rio Chico

Issued: 6 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Chico sea temperature is
25.3° C

2.0°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 4 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, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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+)10PM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 18s
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 Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
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
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
5
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
21
1.8
SW
20
2.1
SW
19
2
SW
17
1.9
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1691
1482
1448
1151
1014
793
695
536
529
1139
2358
3185
2300
2117
1464
1068
864
466
459
341
277
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
15
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
5
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:16PM1.90m
7:02AM1.99m
6:56PM1.84m
7:43AM1.96m
7:41PM1.77m
8:26AM1.95m
8:33PM1.72m
9:14AM1.96m
9:34PM1.71m
10:06AM1.98m
10:41PM1.74m
11:02AM2.03m
11:48PM1.82m
Low Tide
12:25PM0.69m
00:36AM0.41m
1:07PM0.74m
1:14AM0.50m
1:52PM0.78m
1:56AM0.58m
2:43PM0.79m
2:43AM0.65m
3:38PM0.75m
3:37AM0.70m
4:37PM0.67m
4:38AM0.72m
5:36PM0.56m
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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Temp °C
25
24
23
26
25
23
25
24
23
24
24
23
25
24
23
26
25
23
25
24
23
Feels °C
27
26
27
29
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
28
27
26
29
28
26
27
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
21
1.8
SW
20
2.1
SW
19
2
SW
17
1.9
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
1691
1482
1448
1151
1014
793
695
536
529
1139
2358
3185
2300
2117
1464
1068
864
466
459
341
277
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
26
0.7
SW
6
1.1
SW
14
0.7
SSW
6
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
21
54
54
18
17
16
17
103
33
428
30
5
5
5
30
41
37
30
16
39
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.2
W
15
0.2
W
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
SW
26
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
24
0.7
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
6
Energy kJ
4
17
17
17
27
15
347
31
14
11
22
5
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
Energy kJ
10
10
31
39
9
9
12
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
62
62
33
33
1170
33
81
1063
33
81
62
0
35
62
62
33
62
33
81
876
62
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
4
4
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
9
8
9
9
6
8
8
8
6
9
9
9
8
5
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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