Ritoque surf break

Ritoque surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 -04
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Ritoque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Ritoque surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 6,647 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 31st May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
2
5
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4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
17
0.9
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
2.2
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.1
SW
23
1.9
SW
20
3
SW
18
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
563
1401
777
1404
920
1174
534
940
719
1335
1591
1045
1987
1543
998
1172
2779
6442
5786
4335
3412
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
N
5
NW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
0
SSE
10
NNW
10
N
5
NNE
10
NNW
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:48PM0.88m
10:52AM1.38m
11:27PM0.85m
11:30AM1.36m
00:06AM0.82m
12:09PM1.33m
00:48AM0.79m
12:49PM1.29m
1:33AM0.77m
1:30PM1.24m
2:23AM0.76m
2:12PM1.18m
3:18AM0.78m
Low Tide
5:01PM0.17m
4:14AM0.28m
5:41PM0.17m
4:50AM0.29m
6:23PM0.19m
5:25AM0.31m
7:06PM0.22m
6:02AM0.35m
7:51PM0.25m
6:42AM0.39m
8:36PM0.27m
7:27AM0.44m
9:21PM0.28m
8:23AM0.48m
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7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
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5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
Temp °C
13
12
13
13
14
16
17
17
18
21
16
16
16
15
16
17
15
14
14
13
13
13
12
13
11
13
15
16
15
15
19
15
15
15
14
14
16
14
12
12
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
17
1
SW
15
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
12
1.6
SW
16
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
SW
15
2.2
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1.9
SW
20
3
SW
18
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
563
1401
777
1404
920
1174
415
401
469
1335
939
1045
1987
1543
998
680
2779
6442
5786
4335
3412
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.4
WSW
10
1.1
SW
14
0.6
W
11
0.9
W
10
1
W
9
1
W
9
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.4
W
12
1.8
SW
16
1.6
WSW
10
0.4
NW
19
0.5
NW
14
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
23
1.9
SW
14
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
SW
6
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
15
Energy kJ
23
34
453
86
156
180
169
940
719
528
1591
564
133
97
318
1172
1407
173
24
65
55
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.6
W
11
0.3
NW
12
0.6
SW
20
0.4
NW
16
0.9
SW
18
0.3
WSW
20
0.9
WSW
18
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
16
0.4
NW
20
0.3
NW
13
0.4
WNW
18
0.5
NW
18
1
SW
16
0.4
NW
17
0.4
NW
13
0.5
NW
16
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
23
83
23
312
65
534
75
520
75
40
134
28
127
154
477
76
61
127
26
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SW
5
Energy kJ
14
31
40
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
Distance (km)
0
9
0
70
0
0
0
0
9
9
5
11
0
0
9
64
0
28
28
9
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
6
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
8
7
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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