Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (-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.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
627 | 432 | 516 | 366 | 291 | 261 | 203 | 206 | 309 | 318 | 392 | 287 | 268 | 264 | 191 | 154 | 143 | 208 | 369 | 414 | 679 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 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) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
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) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | SW 20 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SW 7 |
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) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | NW 14 | SSW 5 | NW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 22 | SW 10 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 12 |
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) | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — |
— | — | — | 9 | — | 9 | 7 | 13 | 16 | — | 34 | 33 | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 998 | 62 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 33 | 1063 | 33 | 62 | 876 | 33 | 62 | 1063 | 62 | 62 | 1063 | 62 | 62 | 1226 | 62 |
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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.










