Rio Chico Surf Guide
Rio Chico in Manabi is an exposed point break that has very reliable surf. Autumn and winter are the favoured times of year for waves. Works best in offshore winds from the east northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest.The waves is a point break that peels left. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Rio Chico Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 25.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Rio Chico:
The best conditions reported for surf at Rio Chico occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East-northeast.
Rio Chico Surf:
Friday, 5 June 2026, 04:45 Local time| Venerdì 05 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | cross- on |
cross | cross- on |
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