Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.3° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with 752 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM. 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+) 9AM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, there's some proper fun to be had, especially for those who can read the ocean. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The first decent window kicks off on Thursday the 10th.

Thursday morning, the 10th, is a real treat. Glassy conditions with a light southerly breeze, and a clean 3.3ft swell rolling in from the southwest at 13 seconds. The energy's moderate at 367, but it's that early glass that makes all the difference. Expect good surf. The afternoon goes a bit pear-shaped with a cross-on wind, so get it while it's clean.

Friday the 11th, the morning is clean again, cross-off wind with a solid 3.3ft SW swell. Not huge, but it'll be lined up. Another good session before the wind messes it up in the arvo.

Now, Saturday the 12th morning is the first real standout. The swell bumps up to 6.6ft from the southwest, period drops to 9 seconds, so it's a bit more locally driven, but the energy is moderate-to-strong at 633. Light offshore cross-off wind. This is clean, fun-sized surf for intermediate to stronger paddlers. It's a bit much for groms, but everyone else should have a ball.

Sunday morning the 13th is almost as good. Glassy as can be with an offshore breeze, and a 4.9ft SW swell at 9 seconds. Energy is strong at 664. This is another top morning for clean waves.

Monday the 14th morning you've got glassy conditions again with a 3.9ft SW groundswell at 15 seconds. That longer period means the waves will have some real punch and shape, but the sets will be a bit more spaced out. Energy is very strong at 944. A great session for a point break or reef, but will be a bit straight at a beach break. Tuesday the 15th is much the same vibe, glassy with a 3.9ft WSW groundswell.

There's a bit of a lull midweek. Wednesday the 16th has a small 2.6ft WSW swell with glassy conditions in the morning. It's clean but small. Thursday the 17th is similar with a clean 1.6ft WSW swell. Nothing to get too excited about, but if you're desperate for a paddle, it's there.

We get a bit more size on Friday the 18th, but the cross-on winds spoil it. Then the Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are messy with S and SW winds, and the swell is around 6.6ft but choppy.

Here's the big one to keep an eye on. Thursday the 24th morning is an absolute monster. Glassy conditions with a 6.2ft WSW swell at 11 seconds, but the combined energy is a massive 1477. That's strong stuff, expert territory. The forecast says excellent surf for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the whole period, but it's not for beginners. And then Friday the 25th morning is another cracker: 6.2ft SW from the south-southeast with a 16-second period, giving an energy reading of 2843. That's very strong, clean groundswell. A real special day for those who know what they're doing.

But remember, these long-range calls for the 24th and 25th are promising but less set in stone.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
14
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
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SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
10
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SW
9
1.8
SW
8
1.5
SW
9
1.5
SW
9
0.9
WSW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.4
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14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
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13
1.2
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
336
400
321
282
446
265
580
482
320
343
534
595
631
752
528
444
451
251
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
S
10
WSW
5
SE
10
SSE
30
SW
15
S
10
S
15
SW
5
ESE
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ENE
10
W
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WSW
5
SE
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SW
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:27PM1.07m
10:34AM1.49m
11:05PM1.17m
11:14AM1.47m
11:41PM1.25m
11:52AM1.39m
00:16AM1.30m
12:29PM1.29m
00:51AM1.31m
1:06PM1.16m
1:27AM1.29m
1:43PM1.02m
2:05AM1.24m
Low Tide
4:10AM0.10m
5:03PM-0.03m
4:55AM0.05m
5:36PM-0.03m
5:39AM0.04m
6:07PM0.01m
6:22AM0.07m
6:37PM0.07m
7:04AM0.12m
7:06PM0.15m
7:49AM0.21m
7:36PM0.25m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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