Rio Chico surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 04 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 Monday (May 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. 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+)10AM (Mon 4th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 8th May)2ft (0.6m) 20s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
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
0.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
159
176
206
221
264
486
404
398
304
286
277
178
275
309
602
777
549
498
635
348
360
Wind (km/h)
0
SSE
10
WSW
0
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
5
S
10
W
5
W
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
W
5
SSW
10
SW
10
W
5
SSE
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross
High Tide
5:23AM2.13m
5:21PM2.06m
5:59AM2.06m
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
Low Tide
11:24AM0.53m
11:39PM0.28m
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
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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
6:21
2
2
Temp °C
26
25
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
25
24
26
26
24
25
25
24
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
29
28
30
28
28
28
29
28
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
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
18
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
159
176
206
221
264
486
404
398
304
286
277
178
234
208
602
777
549
498
635
348
360
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
4
0.6
SW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
20
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
53
36
13
4
104
14
4
5
12
11
11
112
275
309
277
175
141
119
21
37
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
W
13
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
34
13
49
51
14
3
8
8
8
60
60
6
11
214
7
6
10
14
13
6
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
16
4
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
62
0
62
740
33
62
62
33
0
62
0
62
62
3
59
938
0
62
981
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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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