
Surf Forecasts:
Rio Chico surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. 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 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Chico over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
400 | 400 | 330 | 309 | 305 | 251 | 486 | 480 | 466 | 341 | 336 | 212 | 208 | 205 | 171 | 140 | 173 | 212 | 238 | 289 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:20AM2.06m | 10:00PM1.79m | 10:17AM2.03m | 11:11PM1.81m | 11:22AM2.03m | 00:22AM1.89m | 12:30PM2.07m | 1:30AM2.01m | 1:35PM2.14m | 2:30AM2.16m | 2:35PM2.22m | 3:26AM2.31m | 3:31PM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.56m | 3:57AM0.70m | 4:53PM0.51m | 5:06AM0.72m | 5:59PM0.43m | 6:19AM0.69m | 7:04PM0.32m | 7:30AM0.60m | 8:05PM0.19m | 8:33AM0.49m | 9:01PM0.07m | 9:31AM0.39m | 9:53PM-0.02m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
400 | 400 | 330 | 309 | 305 | 251 | 486 | 480 | 466 | 341 | 336 | 212 | 208 | 205 | 171 | 140 | 173 | 212 | 238 | 289 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | NW 10 | SSW 5 | W 16 | N 6 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | NW 15 | SSW 7 | NW 14 | SSW 6 | NW 14 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 16 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
5 | 4 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 90 | 36 | 13 | 31 | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 16 | NW 11 | N 6 | W 16 | SW 18 | N 10 | — | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 5 | WSW 16 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 79 | 2 | — | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 44 | 21 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | SW 6 | — | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 4 |
22 | 39 | — | 19 | 18 | — | — | 20 | — | 9 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 738 | 33 | 81 | 738 | 62 | 62 | 738 | 33 | 57 | 1136 | 62 | 33 | 738 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 33 | 33 | 738 | 33 |
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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.










