Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,238 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Ritoque. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than you’d normally expect for this time of year – nothing too wild, but it’s a nice little bonus if you’re out there.
The whole 16-day window isn’t exactly a ripper, but there’s one standout that’s worth setting the alarm for. Monday, the 31st of August, is your best bet. The morning is glassy – dead calm, 0 mph wind off the south – and that’s a massive plus. Swell is coming in from the west-southwest at 4 ft, with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined swell energy is 556, which is moderate. It’s a solid, clean little session for the intermediate surfer, and the crowd factor is only “sometimes,” so you might even get a few peaks to yourself. The break is exposed to the swell and the direction is a good match for the optimum southwest flow. That’s the one to go for.
After that Monday morning, things get messy. Monday afternoon, the wind swings to the south-southwest and picks up, turning cross-onshore, and the quality drops off. Tuesday through to the end of the first week is mostly a write-off: the wind stays onshore, the swell gets a bit chunky but the conditions are poor. There’s a couple of days around the 6th and 7th of September where the swell is still running around 5 ft to 5 ft from the southwest, and the wind is lighter, but the forecast is marginal – not terrible, but you’d be rolling the dice.
Into the second week, from the 8th of September onward, it’s a bit of a flat spell. The swell drops off below 3 ft, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or light with a few small windows of more promising conditions. Nothing really stands out as a good session. The combined energy drops to weak levels, around 131 to 184, which tells you the ocean’s just not putting in the effort.
The only real highlight is that Monday morning, the 31st of August. Get out there if you can.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
454 | 416 | 183 | 253 | 208 | 350 | 392 | 366 | 281 | 521 | 656 | 889 | 553 | 555 | 542 | 627 | 795 | 746 | 1140 | 911 | 1238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:01PM1.23m | 00:28AM1.22m | 12:38PM1.12m | 1:08AM1.23m | 1:20PM0.99m | 1:57AM1.21m | 2:13PM0.86m | 2:59AM1.19m | 3:31PM0.75m | 4:20AM1.19m | 5:22PM0.71m | 5:49AM1.23m | 6:58PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM0.12m | 6:36AM0.21m | 6:43PM0.18m | 7:27AM0.28m | 7:18PM0.25m | 8:32AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.32m | 10:02AM0.39m | 9:07PM0.39m | 11:47AM0.36m | 10:43PM0.42m | 1:09PM0.26m | 1:15AM0.37m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 18 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
454 | 416 | 167 | 253 | 196 | 196 | 106 | 366 | 176 | 521 | 656 | 889 | 553 | 458 | 286 | 251 | 795 | 367 | 1140 | 911 | 1238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 10 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 9 | — |
42 | 76 | 116 | 203 | 208 | 350 | 392 | 28 | 281 | 145 | 193 | — | 94 | 22 | 368 | 627 | 205 | 746 | 361 | 257 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 12 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | SW 22 | — |
60 | 117 | 183 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 11 | 27 | 88 | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 149 | — | 18 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 9 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 9 | 31 | 53 | 47 | 314 | 38 | 67 | 171 | 152 | 269 | 555 | 542 | 511 | 588 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 64 | 0 | 22 | 494 | 9 | 70 | 358 | 9 | 420 | 494 | 9 | 9 | 494 | 9 | 9 | 519 | 0 | 184 | 183 | 0 |
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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.











