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Rio Chico surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 10 Feb 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
26.7° C
 (Which is 1.2°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Chico in the next 12 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 11th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 11th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 11th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Chico over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
1
4
2
1
2
3
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WSW
0.8
WNW
1
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
SW
0.6
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)141818171616151514141413131316151414141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)140368582627688671525405366289210178134135146174163236226198116
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
10
WSW
5
S
10
S
10
WSW
5
S
10
S
15
SW
5
SSW
0
S
10
W
0
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
5
SW
10
W
5
W
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
on		crossonglasscross-
on		oncross-
on		glassonglasscross-
on		onglassononglassglasscross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
1.69
11:11AM
1.56
11:12PM
1.63
12:36PM
1.59
12:31AM
1.65
1:42PM
1.69
1:34AM
1.74
2:30PM
1.83
2:24AM
1.86
3:09PM
1.99
3:05AM
1.98
3:43PM
2.14
3:43AM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:45PM
0.92
4:38AM
0.76
5:02PM
1.00
5:57AM
0.76
6:29PM
0.99
7:08AM
0.68
7:38PM
0.90
8:02AM
0.57
8:29PM
0.79
8:45AM
0.44
9:10PM
0.66
9:22AM
0.33
9:48PM
0.53
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--
Sunset-6:42--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:42-
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
2-1-------1------21-2
Temp. °C262625272625272725272725272725272725262625
Feels °C (?)302929292829292928312929302929312929292829
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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 12 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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