Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 27 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.5° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,880 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with W 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 28th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 4th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 4th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
11
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.8
SW
12
1.6
SW
6
0.7
SW
11
0.5
SW
14
1.4
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
6
1.2
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
397
351
281
194
154
117
169
171
126
99
433
84
349
686
444
469
491
1442
1248
1160
1818
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
5
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
SSW
25
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
20
SW
10
S
10
S
15
SW
10
SSE
0
WSW
15
WNW
10
SSW
15
S
30
SW
15
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross
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cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
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on
cross
cross
cross-on
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High Tide
11:25AM1.28m
11:46PM1.32m
12:01PM1.21m
00:21AM1.37m
12:40PM1.12m
00:59AM1.39m
1:22PM1.01m
1:44AM1.37m
2:12PM0.89m
2:38AM1.31m
3:17PM0.78m
3:46AM1.25m
4:51PM0.72m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.06m
5:58AM0.08m
6:02PM0.09m
6:41AM0.09m
6:33PM0.13m
7:29AM0.14m
7:08PM0.20m
8:25AM0.21m
7:49PM0.27m
9:37AM0.28m
8:43PM0.36m
11:08AM0.31m
10:03PM0.43m
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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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