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
25.7° C
(Which is 1.9°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 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 1PM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Chico over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.2
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
91
85
82
85
154
376
508
516
489
476
450
318
309
249
241
227
301
175
249
631
924
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
10
S
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:29PM1.93m
9:20AM2.12m
9:40PM1.83m
10:24AM2.07m
10:55PM1.79m
11:26AM2.04m
00:04AM1.81m
12:22PM2.03m
1:03AM1.87m
1:10PM2.03m
1:53AM1.93m
1:53PM2.04m
2:35AM1.99m
Low Tide
2:46AM0.41m
3:41PM0.64m
3:51AM0.54m
4:51PM0.64m
4:59AM0.64m
5:55PM0.60m
6:03AM0.69m
6:50PM0.53m
7:00AM0.70m
7:37PM0.46m
7:49AM0.68m
8:17PM0.39m
8:33AM0.64m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
Temp °C
25
24
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
27
27
26
26
27
28
28
28
28
27
27
27
28
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.2
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
91
32
29
20
154
376
508
516
489
476
450
318
309
249
241
227
301
175
249
631
924
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
17
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
5
0.2
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
46
85
82
77
13
10
18
13
14
16
21
9
10
17
17
14
6
18
19
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
12
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.1
SW
26
Energy kJ
9
67
41
85
36
7
4
25
3
14
6
17
7
5
63
76
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
19
9
17
26
9
10
13
9
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
4
Distance (km)
992
62
62
62
33
62
63
62
62
62
62
62
62
33
55
938
33
62
938
33
62
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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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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