Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. 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+) | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk about what's heading our way for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, so let's get into it.
The main spot we're looking at is Ritoque. The water's sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, a nice little bonus. The early days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Friday the 4th is a no-go with strong cross-onshore winds making a mess of things, and the swell is a short-period, choppy 8ft. Saturday morning the 5th cleans up a little, but it's still pretty choppy with a 7ft swell. Honestly, the best bet for the first week is looking like Sunday morning the 6th. We've got a clean 5ft swell from the SW with a decent 15-second period, and the wind is actually blowing onshore, but it's a light 6 mph. The combined energy is a solid 1394, so there's some push there. It's a fairly consistent break, so you'll get waves, but it's marginal, so pick your tides.
Then, there's a real interesting window. Wednesday morning the 9th is a standout. The swell drops to 3ft, but it's a glassy, clean morning with a 3 mph wind. That's a rare, clean window. The wave energy is a lower 409, so it's a smaller day, but it's the cleanest it'll be. For a bit more size, Sunday morning the 13th gives you a 5ft SW swell, but the period is a short 9 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-onshore. It's better than the chop we've been seeing, but it's not the best wave shape.
Now, looking further out, the second week is a bit of a gamble. Monday the 14th has a promising 3ft swell from the WSW with a 14-second period and light onshore winds, but it's a marginal call. The energy is moderate at 641. The real potential might be Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th. The 18th afternoon brings a 7ft swell, but it's a short, messy 7-second period, so it's a bit of a close-out machine. The 19th morning has a 6ft swell with a 9-second period, but again, it's cross-onshore. If you're an expert looking for a challenge, those last few days might be your only option, but the quality is low.
The best call in the whole outlook, without a doubt, is that Wednesday morning the 9th. It's the only window with glassy conditions, and that's a rare gift. It's small, but it'll be clean. For a bit more size, the Sunday morning the 6th is your next best bet, but keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 545 | 645 | 745 | 675 | 694 | 737 | 1125 | 813 | 1139 | 790 | 970 | 562 | 488 | 369 | 248 | 261 | 463 | 299 | 299 | 394 | 301 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:31PM0.75m | 4:20AM1.19m | 5:22PM0.71m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02AM0.39m | 9:07PM0.39m | 11:47AM0.36m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 545 | 458 | 212 | 216 | 694 | 300 | 1125 | 813 | 1139 | 790 | 970 | 562 | 488 | 369 | 248 | 261 | 463 | 299 | 299 | 394 | 301 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 5 | NW 11 | SW 8 |
| kJ | — | 22 | 162 | 531 | 175 | 737 | 269 | 251 | — | — | — | 37 | 150 | 79 | 203 | 110 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | — | NW 12 | — | NW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 44 | 14 | — | 205 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 6 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 470 | 645 | 745 | 675 | 552 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 14 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 51 | 61 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 519 | 9 | 178 | 9 | 0 | 183 | 494 | 0 | 64 | 64 | 0 | 64 | 494 | 9 | 0 | 494 | 9 | 70 | 1410 | 0 |
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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).
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