Rio Chico surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,144 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Chico over the next 16 days.
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