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
26.8° C
(Which is 2.8°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 (Apr 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 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 Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
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
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
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
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
407
245
289
284
179
245
234
176
140
108
104
101
74
60
51
73
83
41
56
134
74
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
W
10
SW
15
SSW
5
S
5
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
12:06PM2.01m
00:34AM1.83m
1:03PM2.08m
1:33AM1.93m
1:50PM2.14m
2:21AM2.03m
2:30PM2.19m
3:01AM2.11m
3:06PM2.21m
3:38AM2.16m
3:40PM2.20m
4:13AM2.18m
4:13PM2.18m
Low Tide
6:31PM0.65m
6:41AM0.59m
7:27PM0.53m
7:36AM0.55m
8:11PM0.42m
8:21AM0.52m
8:50PM0.32m
9:01AM0.49m
9:24PM0.25m
9:38AM0.47m
9:58PM0.21m
10:14AM0.46m
10:31PM0.20m
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clear
clear
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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
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:21
2
Temp °C
25
24
24
25
25
23
25
24
24
24
24
23
26
25
24
26
25
23
25
24
23
28
26
27
27
27
26
28
26
28
27
26
26
28
27
27
27
27
25
27
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
407
245
289
284
179
245
234
176
140
108
104
101
74
52
51
15
11
11
56
19
74
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
W
13
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
16
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
WNW
18
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
11
0.3
WNW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.4
WNW
14
Energy kJ
4
11
11
13
20
22
19
20
14
11
46
50
9
60
37
49
83
30
35
134
70
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.2
W
14
0.1
SW
18
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.2
WNW
17
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.2
W
12
0.3
WNW
17
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
14
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
11
0.3
W
14
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
2
15
12
6
64
13
13
30
11
12
10
11
58
14
16
73
45
41
19
34
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
10
13
15
5
5
9
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
62
938
81
62
1063
62
81
62
0
383
738
0
55
938
62
62
62
33
62
983
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
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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