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.

Rio Chico wind forecast for kitesurfing, wing foiling and windsurfing: hourly wind speed in knots, gusts and direction relative to the shore, blended from every weather model that reaches the spot.

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RIO CHICO

3-4ft
1.7ft @ 16s WSW
Medium confidence
Wind
2mph
Offshore
Temp
77°F
Water: 84°F

FORECAST

WED
28/10
3-4ft
2
THU
29/10
3-5ft
4
FRI
30/10
3-5ft
2
SAT
31/10
4-6ft
2
SUN
01/11
4-5ft
3

WEDNESDAY 28/10

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
3-4ft
1.7ft@ 16s WSW
26
mph
431.7kJ
Noon
3-4ft
1.7ft@ 15s WSW
817
mph
409.0kJ
6pm
3-4ft
1.8ft@ 18s WSW
411
mph
651.7kJ
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THURSDAY 29/10

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
3-5ft
2.0ft@ 17s WSW
48
mph
629.1kJ
Noon
3-5ft
2.1ft@ 16s WSW
415
mph
674.2kJ
6pm
3-5ft
2.2ft@ 15s WSW
48
mph
593.5kJ
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FRIDAY 30/10

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
3-4ft
2.0ft@ 15s WSW
24
mph
457.8kJ
Noon
3-5ft
2.2ft@ 14s WSW
816
mph
491.5kJ
6pm
3-5ft
2.4ft@ 14s WSW
48
mph
554.0kJ
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SATURDAY 31/10

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
4-5ft
2.6ft@ 17s WSW
25
mph
981.8kJ
Noon
4-5ft
2.6ft@ 17s WSW
818
mph
988.5kJ
6pm
4-6ft
2.8ft@ 16s WSW
514
mph
991.6kJ
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SUNDAY 01/11

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
4-5ft
2.7ft@ 15s WSW
35
mph
824.7kJ
Noon
4-5ft
2.8ft@ 15s WSW
917
mph
810.7kJ
6pm
4-5ft
2.8ft@ 15s WSW
616
mph
787.8kJ
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TIDES

No tide data available. Tide predictions require a nearby NOAA station
Sunrise: 6:01amSunset: 6:11pm
UV Index: 0.0Cloud Cover: 99%
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N/A
Swell
N/A
Wind
6.5 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.