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
25.1° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Rio Chico surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,691 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. 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 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) 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+)10PM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 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 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
447
398
577
368
440
834
1420
1342
1185
653
710
620
407
407
790
1213
635
917
1691
1482
1591
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
WSW
5
S
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
S
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
2:33PM2.05m
3:14AM2.04m
3:11PM2.05m
3:51AM2.07m
3:48PM2.05m
4:28AM2.08m
4:24PM2.04m
5:06AM2.08m
5:01PM2.01m
5:44AM2.05m
5:38PM1.96m
6:23AM2.02m
6:16PM1.90m
Low Tide
8:55PM0.33m
9:13AM0.61m
9:31PM0.29m
9:51AM0.58m
10:07PM0.26m
10:29AM0.57m
10:44PM0.26m
11:06AM0.59m
11:21PM0.29m
11:45AM0.63m
11:58PM0.34m
12:25PM0.69m
00:36AM0.41m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
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Temp °C
25
24
23
25
25
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
25
24
24
26
25
24
25
25
23
27
27
26
27
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
26
28
29
27
28
27
28
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.5
SW
18
1.5
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
447
398
577
363
440
471
1420
1342
1185
653
710
620
407
407
790
1213
479
917
1691
1482
1591
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
19
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
SW
22
1
SW
18
0.7
SW
20
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
Energy kJ
19
249
129
295
420
834
8
8
6
77
17
37
99
303
30
118
635
373
21
54
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SW
23
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SW
15
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
10
0.3
SSW
5
0.1
W
21
0.2
WSW
21
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
18
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
SW
4
0.1
S
7
0.2
W
15
0.2
W
14
Energy kJ
12
19
135
368
183
4
8
4
4
9
45
14
61
6
25
102
5
1
17
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
4
6
8
14
9
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
1
3
4
4
4
4
1
4
Distance (km)
62
62
62
62
62
33
62
876
0
57
938
62
62
972
33
62
738
62
59
62
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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