Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.5° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,948 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first couple of days are a write-off – Wednesday the 26th is a mess with light rain, cross-shore ripples, and only 5ft of short-period swell. The combined energy is weak (672), and the wind is all wrong. Not worth paddling out.

Things get interesting on Thursday the 27th, but it’s a serious caveat. We’re looking at a massive 12ft swell from the WSW, with a solid 14-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is over 5000, which is powerful. The wind is glassy offshore in the morning, and the forecast says the conditions are favorable, but the swell is simply too big. This is expert-only territory. If you’re not a pro, stay on the beach and watch.

Friday the 28th backs off a bit to 8ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, so the surface is going to be bumpy. The energy is still high, but it’s not clean.

The standout window is Saturday the 29th. The morning session is the one to aim for. The swell drops to 6ft from the WSW, built on a 12-second period, giving it some proper push. The combined energy is a solid moderate (1033). The wind? Dead glass. That’s a major positive. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers”. This is your best chance for clean, lined-up waves. But be aware, the crowd factor says “sometimes” busy, so you might have some company.

Sunday the 30th drops back to 5ft, but the wind is light and onshore, so it’s not going to be as clean.

The following week is a mixed bag of smaller, choppier swells. From Monday the 31st through to Thursday the 10th of September, we’re mostly seeing 3ft to 6ft with cross-onshore wind and moderate chop. The combined energy sits in the moderate range, but the wind keeps it from being really good. There’s a few small windows of cleaner conditions, like the 5ft on the 4th of September with a light cross-shore, but nothing that screams “go now”.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no worries there.

Bottom line: The best surf on offer is Saturday morning, the 29th of August. Everything else is a compromise or just too big. The rest of the run is either too big for most, or too messy. If you’re an expert, the 27th will be a challenge; if you’re looking for a clean, fun session, you’re waiting for that Saturday glass-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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892
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4948
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2245
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660
534
608
633
494
408
213
246
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Wind (km/h)
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10
SW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
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10
SSE
10
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10
SSE
5
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20
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High Tide
9:22AM1.35m
9:51PM0.95m
9:54AM1.39m
10:20PM1.01m
10:25AM1.40m
10:50PM1.08m
10:56AM1.38m
11:21PM1.14m
11:28AM1.32m
11:53PM1.19m
12:01PM1.23m
00:28AM1.22m
12:38PM1.12m
1:08AM1.23m
Low Tide
4:01PM0.13m
3:26AM0.21m
4:27PM0.09m
4:01AM0.16m
4:53PM0.07m
4:37AM0.14m
5:19PM0.07m
5:13AM0.14m
5:45PM0.09m
5:53AM0.16m
6:13PM0.12m
6:36AM0.21m
6:43PM0.18m
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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.

Ritoque is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Quintero. If you plan a holiday in Santiago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quintero. Quintero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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