Rio Chico Surf Forecast — Santa Elena, Ecuador

Mellow beach break south of Montañita in Santa Elena. Consistent waves on sand bottom, good for all levels.

Rio Chico is a surf spot in Santa Elena, Ecuador located at -1.9600, -80.7300. View the free 16-day forecast: wave height, swell period and direction, wind speed and direction, tide and live buoy conditions, plus a multi-day surf outlook and model comparison.

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RIO CHICO

3-4ft
1.9ft @ 14s WSW
Medium confidence
Wind
4mph
Offshore
Temp
77°F
Water: 81°F

FORECAST

THU
30/07
2-4ft
4
FRI
31/07
3-4ft
8
SAT
01/08
2-4ft
5
SUN
02/08
3-4ft
4
MON
03/08
2-4ft
3

THURSDAY 30/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
2-4ft
1.7ft@ 14s WSW
47
mph
288.8kJ
Noon
2-4ft
1.6ft@ 13s WSW
817
mph
262.9kJ
6pm
2-4ft
1.8ft@ 13s WSW
617
mph
267.5kJ
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FRIDAY 31/07

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
3-4ft
1.9ft@ 13s WSW
814
mph
306.4kJ
Noon
3-4ft
2.2ft@ 13s WSW
1122
mph
337.7kJ
6pm
3-4ft
2.0ft@ 13s WSW
820
mph
305.6kJ
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SATURDAY 01/08

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
2-4ft
1.7ft@ 12s WSW
511
mph
213.0kJ
Noon
2-4ft
1.8ft@ 12s WSW
818
mph
226.4kJ
6pm
2-4ft
1.8ft@ 12s WSW
918
mph
208.3kJ
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SUNDAY 02/08

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
3-4ft
1.8ft@ 15s WSW
48
mph
456.3kJ
Noon
3-4ft
1.8ft@ 15s WSW
716
mph
377.8kJ
6pm
3-4ft
1.8ft@ 14s WSW
819
mph
381.6kJ
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MONDAY 03/08

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
2-4ft
1.6ft@ 14s WSW
36
mph
265.7kJ
Noon
2-4ft
1.6ft@ 13s W
1121
mph
233.7kJ
6pm
2-4ft
1.6ft@ 13s WSW
721
mph
212.1kJ
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TIDES

No tide data available. Tide predictions require a nearby NOAA station
Sunrise: 6:28amSunset: 6:30pm
UV Index: 0.0Cloud Cover: 100%
N/A
Swell
N/A
Wind
12.6 mi
Visibility
1/5
Rating

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Rio Chico is a popular surf destination. Check the current conditions and forecast to plan your session. The rating system helps you understand the quality of the surf based on wave height, period, direction, wind conditions, and tide.