Rio Chico surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 -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
26.2° C
(Which is 2.0°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 Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 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 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
20
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
221
264
486
404
398
304
286
277
178
275
309
602
686
555
498
635
348
305
301
251
192
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
WSW
5
S
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
5
S
10
WSW
5
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
S
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:56PM1.97m
6:38AM1.97m
6:33PM1.87m
7:20AM1.88m
7:13PM1.77m
8:07AM1.81m
8:01PM1.68m
9:02AM1.78m
9:03PM1.62m
10:03AM1.80m
10:16PM1.62m
11:03AM1.87m
11:29PM1.68m
Low Tide
12:00PM0.60m
00:16AM0.37m
12:39PM0.70m
00:54AM0.47m
1:22PM0.79m
1:37AM0.57m
2:12PM0.88m
2:26AM0.67m
3:14PM0.92m
3:23AM0.73m
4:24PM0.90m
4:27AM0.76m
5:30PM0.79m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:20
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
24
27
25
24
27
25
24
26
26
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
27
28
29
27
27
29
28
28
27
28
28
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
221
264
486
404
398
304
286
277
178
234
208
325
686
555
498
635
348
305
301
251
192
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
20
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
51
138
14
4
4
12
4
60
13
275
309
602
175
212
147
21
11
20
9
17
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.3
SW
20
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.3
WNW
13
Energy kJ
14
14
3
8
8
8
60
17
112
28
214
14
15
14
14
13
24
12
17
5
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
4
6
9
12
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
62
62
33
33
938
33
6
983
6
0
982
33
62
62
35
62
62
6
55
62
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
5
7
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
8
9
5
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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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