Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.6°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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,823 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 (Sep 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 6th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase. This outlook is a grind. We've got a long stretch of bumpy, cross-shore junk ahead, with only a couple of genuine chances to get a clean one. The first week is a test of character more than anything.

Starting now, through the 10th, we've got SW swell running between 3 to 6 feet. The energy is moderate to strong early on, but the problem is the swell is long-period and the wind keeps messing with it. Mornings are onshore, afternoons get cross-onshore. It’s marginal and the tides look wrong. Just a frustrating run of surf that never quite lines up.

The 11th and 12th? Forget it. The wind swings south and cranks, and by Saturday the 12th, it's blowing 15 mph with a weak, choppy, short-period swell. That's a kite-surfing mess, not a surfing one. Don't waste the gas.

We get another pulse of energy around the 13th to the 15th. There’s some size, up to 5-6 feet, but the wind is still crossing up the face. The period is all over the place, and the quality stays poor. It’s powerful but ugly.

Then comes the dead zone. From the 16th through the 18th, the swell just shuts off. We’re talking ankle-to-knee high slop with hardly any energy. This is a several-day gap where you’re better off doing anything else.

But, just when the stoke is dead, the forecast throws us a bone. Saturday morning, the 19th of September, the wind goes glassy. We have a tiny 2-foot SW swell with a long 14-second period. It's small, it's clean, and it will be inconsistent, but that’s the trade-off. This is a longboard wave, not a performance wave, but it's the best quality surf we'll see. The energy is weak, but the lack of wind makes it magical.

Then the swell fills back in for Sunday the 20th. We're looking at a 7-foot SW swell in the afternoon with a 12-second period. The energy is strong. It won't be as clean as Saturday, with a light onshore wind, but there will be more power and size to play with if you can find a bank that's holding. By Monday the 21st, the onshore wind builds strong, and the window is gone.

So, your two moments are the glassy, small morning of Saturday the 19th, and the bigger, more powerful afternoon of Sunday the 20th. For the spot, we're talking Ritoque (Valparaiso). It's a fairly consistent break, but it needs clean conditions. Water temps are about normal for the season. There will be a few other folks out for those windows, so be ready to share.

The short-term is reliable, but the long-range promise from Sunday is just a forecast – keep your fingers crossed. Pick your times, be patient, and don't force it.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
737
1823
813
1048
790
874
694
545
473
248
469
463
336
394
400
297
278
224
414
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
W
5
W
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
S
10
W
5
WNW
5
SE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
SW
15
S
Wind State
cross
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:49AM1.23m
6:58PM0.76m
7:04AM1.32m
8:00PM0.86m
8:02AM1.41m
8:46PM0.97m
8:51AM1.47m
9:27PM1.07m
9:34AM1.49m
10:05PM1.17m
10:14AM1.47m
10:41PM1.25m
Low Tide
10:43PM0.42m
1:09PM0.26m
1:15AM0.37m
2:05PM0.16m
1:24AM0.28m
2:49PM0.07m
2:21AM0.18m
3:28PM0.00m
3:10AM0.10m
4:03PM-0.03m
3:55AM0.05m
4:36PM-0.03m
4:39AM0.04m
clear
clear
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cloud
clear
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7:56
7:54
7:54
7:52
7:50
7:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
7:31
7:31
7:32
7:34
7:34
7:35
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Temp °C
13
13
13
12
12
12
11
12
12
11
12
13
12
14
14
13
14
14
12
Feels °C
11
11
10
10
9
9
8
9
9
10
10
11
11
12
11
13
12
12
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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