Rio Chico Surf Forecast

/ Manabi (18 surf breaks) /

Ecuador (61 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (1.66° S 80.82° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Rio Chico surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 -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 23.9° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Chico this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Chico in the next 12 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (-05) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	-	-
Best Surf	-	-
Most Powerful	10PM (Wed 17th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wed 17		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period(s) (?)	14	14	13	13	12	12	12	12	12	12	14	13	13	13	12	17	16	16	16	14	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	507	404	290	282	223	175	172	167	108	106	100	178	202	199	175	200	67	220	162	140	183
Wind (km/h)	WSW	SSW	SSW	WSW	SSW	SSW	WSW	SSW	WSW	WSW	SSW	WSW	SW	SSW	WSW	WSW	SW	WSW	W	SW	SW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)		1:13AM 1.96		1:26PM 1.89	2:06AM 2.09		2:19PM 2.01	2:49AM 2.20		3:02PM 2.11	3:25AM 2.28		3:40PM 2.19	3:58AM 2.33		4:16PM 2.23		4:29AM 2.33	4:50PM 2.24		5:00AM 2.30
Low Tide / height (m)	6:42PM 0.53		7:26AM 0.69		7:43PM 0.45	8:19AM 0.56		8:30PM 0.37	9:01AM 0.44		9:11PM 0.31	9:37AM 0.34		9:46PM 0.29	10:11AM 0.26		10:20PM 0.29	10:42AM 0.23		10:53PM 0.32	11:13AM 0.23

	Wed 17		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
Sunrise	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11
Sunset	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:17	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	22	21	23	23	21	23	23	22	23	23	21	23	22	21	23	22	21	23	22	21	22
Feels °C (?)	23	23	23	24	22	23	24	24	25	24	21	23	22	21	23	22	22	25	23	22	23

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Manabi

Wind Update Wind reports 62 km away suggest it is still onshore at Rio Chico (moderate winds from the SW at Salinas/Gen Ulpi Airport). 1.3m 14s groundswell from the SW with a 0.7m 5s windswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
2 hours 14 minutes ago Rio Chico

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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.