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
25.9° C
(Which is 1.9°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 13th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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 Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
719
352
415
355
297
195
173
142
211
453
424
407
363
390
347
257
253
215
301
297
224
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
0
WSW
10
SW
10
W
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:03AM1.80m
10:16PM1.62m
11:03AM1.87m
11:29PM1.68m
11:58AM1.97m
00:32AM1.81m
12:48PM2.10m
1:26AM1.97m
1:36PM2.23m
2:16AM2.13m
2:23PM2.34m
3:03AM2.27m
3:10PM2.41m
3:51AM2.37m
Low Tide
4:24PM0.90m
4:27AM0.76m
5:30PM0.79m
5:31AM0.73m
6:26PM0.64m
6:30AM0.66m
7:15PM0.45m
7:24AM0.55m
8:02PM0.26m
8:15AM0.44m
8:47PM0.10m
9:04AM0.34m
9:33PM-0.02m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:21
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
Temp °C
25
25
23
26
25
24
26
25
24
25
25
23
26
25
23
25
25
23
25
24
23
28
27
26
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
28
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
27
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
719
352
415
355
297
195
173
142
211
453
424
407
363
390
347
257
253
215
301
297
224
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
15
0.6
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
WSW
13
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
SW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
21
22
20
17
17
9
81
108
113
10
16
13
14
14
13
17
20
20
19
17
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
14
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
W
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
W
13
Energy kJ
13
23
12
5
4
34
15
14
10
14
6
17
10
10
14
13
12
66
12
11
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
9
5
5
11
9
9
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
62
955
0
57
62
0
33
982
0
62
738
0
62
738
6
62
938
0
62
938
62
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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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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