Rio Chico Surf Break

Rio Chico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 1.66° S 80.82° W

Issued: 6 am 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Chico sea temperature is
26.5° C

4.1°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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Chico this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Chico in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4AM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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 Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.8
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
627
432
516
366
291
261
203
206
309
318
392
287
268
264
191
154
143
208
369
414
679
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
W
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
W
10
SW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:34PM2.35m
5:20AM2.45m
5:26PM2.31m
6:11AM2.44m
6:19PM2.23m
7:03AM2.39m
7:13PM2.12m
7:55AM2.31m
8:10PM2.00m
8:48AM2.21m
9:11PM1.89m
9:42AM2.10m
10:16PM1.81m
Low Tide
10:33AM0.31m
10:55PM-0.07m
11:27AM0.31m
11:45PM-0.03m
12:21PM0.35m
00:36AM0.07m
1:16PM0.41m
1:27AM0.22m
2:12PM0.48m
2:20AM0.38m
3:10PM0.54m
3:16AM0.55m
4:09PM0.58m
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:23
6:23
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:25
 mm
Temp °C
25
25
24
25
25
25
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
Feels °C
28
28
27
29
28
29
29
28
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
26
27
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.8
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
627
432
516
366
175
261
203
206
309
318
392
287
268
264
191
49
51
40
369
414
679
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.8
SSW
6
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SW
20
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
SW
18
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SW
7
Energy kJ
241
167
202
199
291
114
112
84
58
37
26
61
49
47
155
120
116
208
124
22
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
NW
14
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
NW
14
0.3
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
11
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.2
W
13
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
12
Energy kJ
32
21
10
8
9
8
60
15
32
29
18
15
60
60
13
154
143
65
57
84
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
4
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SSW
6
Energy kJ
9
9
7
13
16
34
33
39
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
Distance (km)
62
998
62
33
62
62
33
1063
33
62
876
33
62
1063
62
62
1063
62
62
1226
62
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
3
2
1
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
8
9
5
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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