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
2.1ft @ 13s WSW
Medium confidence
Wind
7mph
Onshore
Temp
76°F
Water: 81°F

FORECAST

SUN
13/09
3-4ft
8
MON
14/09
3-4ft
2
TUE
15/09
3-4ft
3
WED
16/09
3-4ft
4
THU
17/09
3-4ft
3

SUNDAY 13/09

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
3-4ft
2.1ft@ 13s WSW
814
mph
325.1kJ
Noon
3-4ft
2.2ft@ 12s WSW
1020
mph
330.2kJ
6pm
3-4ft
1.9ft@ 12s WSW
815
mph
262.5kJ
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MONDAY 14/09

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
3-4ft
1.6ft@ 18s WSW
24
mph
567.2kJ
Noon
3-4ft
1.6ft@ 18s WSW
715
mph
527.1kJ
6pm
2-4ft
1.6ft@ 15s WSW
715
mph
327.7kJ
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TUESDAY 15/09

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
3-4ft
1.6ft@ 17s WSW
36
mph
477.9kJ
Noon
3-4ft
1.7ft@ 16s WSW
715
mph
487.8kJ
6pm
3-4ft
1.7ft@ 16s WSW
614
mph
420.3kJ
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WEDNESDAY 16/09

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
2-4ft
1.7ft@ 15s WSW
47
mph
355.6kJ
Noon
2-4ft
1.7ft@ 14s WSW
917
mph
335.6kJ
6pm
3-4ft
1.8ft@ 14s WSW
717
mph
363.3kJ
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THURSDAY 17/09

Surf
Swell
Wind
Energy
6am
2-4ft
1.8ft@ 14s WSW
37
mph
303.6kJ
Noon
2-4ft
1.7ft@ 13s WSW
1020
mph
277.0kJ
6pm
2-4ft
1.7ft@ 13s WSW
520
mph
262.8kJ
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TIDES

No tide data available. Tide predictions require a nearby NOAA station
Sunrise: 6:15amSunset: 6:21pm
UV Index: 0.0Cloud Cover: 99%
N/A
Swell
N/A
Wind
13.5 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.