Rio Chico surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -05
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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
25.5° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. 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 (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 12th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
142
211
453
424
407
363
390
347
257
253
215
301
297
228
171
138
101
188
194
215
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:58AM1.97m
00:32AM1.81m
12:48PM2.10m
1:26AM1.97m
1:36PM2.23m
2:16AM2.13m
2:23PM2.34m
3:03AM2.27m
3:10PM2.41m
3:51AM2.37m
3:57PM2.43m
4:39AM2.43m
4:46PM2.40m
Low Tide
6:26PM0.64m
6:30AM0.66m
7:15PM0.45m
7:24AM0.55m
8:02PM0.26m
8:15AM0.44m
8:47PM0.10m
9:04AM0.34m
9:33PM-0.02m
9:54AM0.28m
10:19PM-0.08m
10:43AM0.27m
11:07PM-0.08m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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Temp °C
27
26
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
25
24
24
30
29
28
28
28
28
29
28
27
28
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
142
142
211
453
424
407
363
390
347
257
253
215
301
297
228
171
138
101
175
194
215
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
WSW
13
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.2
W
13
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.5
SW
12
0.3
WNW
12
Energy kJ
81
108
113
9
19
11
6
10
11
16
12
66
22
19
13
15
18
94
188
72
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
2
14
6
14
16
17
14
14
14
13
21
21
12
17
17
50
50
14
14
13
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.7
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
6
13
25
10
11
8
9
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
33
955
35
62
938
0
62
62
33
62
995
62
62
738
62
62
63
62
62
1090
62
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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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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