Rio Chico Surf Break

Rio Chico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 1.66° S 80.82° W

Issued: 12 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Chico sea temperature is
26.3° C

4.3°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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,006 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) 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 0.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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 Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
486
486
365
380
301
412
198
238
553
427
302
537
614
1006
984
765
737
627
462
395
380
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
S
5
SW
10
W
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:27AM2.11m
5:22PM2.01m
6:03AM2.13m
5:59PM1.98m
6:37AM2.13m
6:37PM1.94m
7:12AM2.13m
7:18PM1.90m
7:49AM2.11m
8:04PM1.85m
8:31AM2.09m
8:58PM1.81m
9:20AM2.06m
10:00PM1.79m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.60m
11:39PM0.30m
12:08PM0.61m
00:14AM0.35m
12:46PM0.62m
00:49AM0.42m
1:25PM0.62m
1:26AM0.49m
2:08PM0.61m
2:08AM0.57m
2:56PM0.59m
2:57AM0.65m
3:51PM0.56m
3:57AM0.70m
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clear
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
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6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:29
6:29
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Temp °C
25
24
24
26
25
24
25
24
23
26
24
24
24
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
23
Feels °C
27
26
27
28
27
27
27
26
25
28
26
27
26
28
27
28
27
27
27
27
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
486
486
365
380
301
412
198
238
553
427
302
537
614
1006
984
765
737
627
462
395
380
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SSW
5
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SSW
9
0.1
NW
12
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
10
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
18
19
60
52
19
19
87
368
19
301
241
5
30
5
6
5
4
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
8
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.1
NW
10
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SW
21
0.1
NW
12
0.5
SSW
5
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
18
60
1
1
112
50
4
18
287
6
14
6
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
19
19
19
12
12
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
4
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
62
995
62
62
738
62
62
876
33
6
938
173
62
62
33
35
995
33
62
781
33
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3
2
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3
2
4
4
3
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
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4
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
9
9
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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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