Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.1° 

Ritoque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ritoque surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,033 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ritoque this week:

The surf forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 11th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 14th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, I’ve got the goods for Ritoque. Let’s see what’s cooking.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag here at Ritoque. We’re looking at some decent swell windows, but the winds are going to be a bit of a headache at times, and a lot of the surf is just marginal. There’s a bit of a gap at the start, so don’t bother paddling out yet.

The main story starts on Tuesday, August 11th. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SW with a 11-second period pushing through, but the wind is a cross-on 15 km/h from the SSW, and it’s choppy. The combined energy is moderate at 418, but the water temp is 58°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Not the best, just poor conditions.

The first sign of something better shows up on Wednesday afternoon, August 12th. Swell drops to 3ft from the WSW with a very long 18-second period, and the energy jumps to 670. Still, it’s a light cross-on wind, so it’s just marginal with small wind ripples. Not worth getting too excited about.

By Friday afternoon, August 14th, we finally get a break in the wind. The swell is 4ft from the W, but the period has dropped to only 9 seconds, which is a bit short. The big news is the wind goes *glass*. That means clean, smooth conditions, but the energy is moderate at 487. This is our first little standout for a surf, but keep expectations in check.

The real pick of the first week is Saturday afternoon, August 15th. Swell 3ft from the SW, 16-second period (a nice long groundswell), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the ENE. The energy is solid at 809. This is going to be very good, with clean waves. It’s a bit on the smaller side, but for the conditions, this is where I’d be in the water.

Sunday the 16th also looks promising. Morning is glassy with a 3ft SW swell (14-second period), and the energy is 470. Afternoon stays glassy with a 3-4ft swell. Good clean surf on tap.

Now, the standout of the whole forecast is Wednesday morning, August 19th. Swell hits 6-7ft from the WSW with a 15-second period. The wind is *glassy*. The combined energy is massive at 1714. This is a proper groundswell. This size is getting into expert territory, and for a point break or reef setup, that long period will create some beautiful, powerful lines. But at a beach break like Ritoque, it might break a bit straight. Still, if you’re experienced, this is your day.

We do see some decent windows later on, like Sunday afternoon the 23rd with glassy 4ft SW swell, and Monday morning the 24th with a clean 5ft SW swell from the NE. But after the 19th, the confidence drops as it’s further out. The conditions are more marginal from the 20th onward, with stronger winds and more cross-chop making it a bit messy for a paddle surfer. The setup at times looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with the moderate cross-onshore winds.

No massive crowds are flagged here, but it’s a popular spot and can get busy when the conditions lock in.

So, to sum it up: Don’t bother before Friday the 14th. The best bet for this week is Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th. But if you can wait, and you’ve got the skills, Wednesday the 19th is the big one. Keep an eye on the wind for that day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:43PM0.96m
9:51AM1.60m
10:26PM1.04m
10:36AM1.60m
11:08PM1.11m
11:18AM1.55m
11:49PM1.16m
11:58AM1.45m
00:29AM1.19m
12:37PM1.30m
1:10AM1.19m
1:17PM1.15m
1:52AM1.17m
Low Tide
3:52PM0.01m
3:15AM0.11m
4:33PM-0.05m
4:04AM0.06m
5:12PM-0.06m
4:52AM0.04m
5:48PM-0.04m
5:38AM0.07m
6:23PM0.01m
6:25AM0.14m
6:57PM0.09m
7:13AM0.23m
7:30PM0.19m
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Information about the Ritoque Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ritoque provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ritoque can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ritoque surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ritoque) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ritoque may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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