Rio Chico Surf Break

Lat Long: 1.66° S 80.82° W

Rio Chico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Chico sea temperature is
26.1°C
5.1° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with WSW 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM. 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+) 1AM (Mon 7th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 9th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Direction
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SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
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16
0.9
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14
0.9
WSW
14
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16
1.1
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16
1.1
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16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
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14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
WSW
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Energy kJ
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273
471
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362
617
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194
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113
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
W
5
W
10
W
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
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10
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10
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SW
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15
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High Tide
00:03AM1.87m
12:16PM1.88m
1:15AM2.02m
1:27PM2.00m
2:11AM2.20m
2:24PM2.14m
2:58AM2.35m
3:13PM2.26m
3:40AM2.46m
3:57PM2.34m
4:19AM2.50m
4:38PM2.36m
Low Tide
5:27PM0.54m
6:12AM0.77m
6:44PM0.45m
7:26AM0.63m
7:46PM0.33m
8:23AM0.46m
8:38PM0.22m
9:11AM0.31m
9:24PM0.14m
9:54AM0.20m
10:05PM0.12m
10:33AM0.13m
10:44PM0.15m
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Temp °C
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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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