Rio Chico Surf Break

Rio Chico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 1.66° S 80.82° W

Issued: 6 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rio Chico sea temperature is
26.5° C

4.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Rio Chico surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rio Chico surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 861 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
0
0
1
2
2
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
392
287
268
264
166
154
143
208
369
418
679
708
643
546
365
360
406
505
595
595
751
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
W
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
7:13PM2.12m
7:55AM2.31m
8:10PM2.00m
8:48AM2.21m
9:11PM1.89m
9:42AM2.10m
10:16PM1.81m
10:37AM2.00m
11:22PM1.77m
11:33AM1.93m
00:25AM1.77m
12:26PM1.89m
1:21AM1.81m
Low Tide
1:27AM0.22m
2:12PM0.48m
2:20AM0.38m
3:10PM0.54m
3:16AM0.55m
4:09PM0.58m
4:15AM0.69m
5:08PM0.60m
5:17AM0.78m
6:05PM0.59m
6:19AM0.82m
6:58PM0.55m
7:15AM0.81m
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6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
 mm
1
3
2
Temp °C
25
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
26
26
24
25
25
24
24
Feels °C
27
27
28
27
26
29
27
26
28
28
27
29
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
392
287
268
264
42
51
39
44
369
418
679
708
643
546
365
360
406
505
595
595
751
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
10
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
5
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
21
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
16
38
52
52
166
120
114
208
19
19
22
9
57
6
4
2
18
28
21
11
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.4
WSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.4
WSW
12
0.2
W
11
0.3
SW
11
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
18
61
60
60
155
154
143
65
124
56
9
19
5
2
3
3
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
34
15
9
14
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
1082
62
62
1063
62
62
1063
33
62
738
62
55
938
62
33
876
62
62
991
0
33
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
2
1
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
9
9
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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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