Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,760 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 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 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
416 | 167 | 253 | 208 | 350 | 392 | 379 | 284 | 527 | 455 | 889 | 545 | 655 | 698 | 627 | 891 | 920 | 1200 | 813 | 1238 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 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 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 |
416 | 167 | 253 | 196 | 168 | 106 | 366 | 176 | 527 | 455 | 889 | 545 | 458 | 290 | 627 | 891 | 920 | 1200 | 380 | 1238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 7 | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 18 |
76 | 142 | 203 | 208 | 350 | 392 | 28 | 284 | 105 | 233 | 124 | — | 22 | 287 | 251 | 205 | 180 | 294 | 813 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 12 | — | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — |
117 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 11 | — | 120 | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 147 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 9 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 13 | 46 | 97 | 83 | 379 | 97 | 122 | 278 | 238 | 470 | 655 | 698 | 535 | 574 | 322 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 0 | 9 | 325 | 9 | 70 | 9 | 0 | 420 | 494 | 9 | 9 | 1183 | 9 | 379 | 494 | 9 | 64 | 494 | 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.











