Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.5° C
1.1° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 5,640 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SSW 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 (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 13th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 17th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Ritoque.

Honestly, right now it’s pretty average. There’s something to surf most days, but nothing that’ll blow your hair back for a while. The water’s sitting at 55°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so keep that in mind.

Friday the 10th kicks things off on a flat note with 5ft of SW swell, but that cross-onshore wind has it choppy and scrappy. Not worth rushing out for.

Saturday the 11th is more of the same – 5ft swell from the SSW with that same cross-onshore breeze. It’s just okay. The wave energy is moderate (1170 on Saturday morning, 1269 in the afternoon), but the quality isn’t there.

Come Sunday the 12th, the swell dips to 4ft and the wind is light. Still cross-onshore though, so expect those little wind ripples. Wave energy drops to 609 in the morning. Still not the pick.

Now, Monday the 13th gets a bit more interesting. The swell builds to 5ft from the WSW with a long 19-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The morning has offshore wind, so it’ll be clean, and the combined energy jumps to 2209. That’s a serious step up. But with that long period, it might run a bit straight on a beach break. Worth a look though.

Tuesday the 14th has a standout moment. The morning brings a solid 10ft of WSW swell with a 13-second period, clean cross-offshore wind from the ESE, and the energy is cranking at 2738. But here’s the thing – 10ft is big, really only for experienced surfers. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session of the forecast period. Afternoon sees 8ft but the wind swings cross-onshore, so it gets messy.

Wednesday the 15th is a bit of a letdown after that. Morning has 6ft but cross-onshore wind. The afternoon, though, has a nice cleanup with cross-offshore wind from the NNE and 5ft of SW swell. Clean conditions, moderate energy (597). That’s a solid little window.

Thursday the 16th is a write-off – wind picks up strong from the north, surf drops to under 3ft. Skip it.

Friday the 17th is wild. Heavy rain, howling NNE wind at 31 mph in the morning. The afternoon sees a massive 16ft from the NW with a combined energy of 6296. That’s a beast. But again – that size is only for experts, and the rain and wind make it a real mission. Kite surfers might be laughing though.

Saturday the 18th looks promising. Morning has 5ft from the SW with offshore wind, clean. The afternoon goes glassy with ENE wind – 5ft, clean, 689 energy. That’s a beautiful window if you can get out. Some heavy rain around though.

Sunday the 19th, morning is clean with offshore wind, 6ft from the SW, 1385 energy. That’s a great size for intermediates and up. Afternoon gets cross-shore wind from the north and gets chopped up.

From Monday the 20th through the rest of the period, it’s a slow fade. Small swells, mostly under 4ft, with some glassy mornings on the 21st and 23rd. Energy drops into the low hundreds. There are some clean, tiny waves on offer – Thursday the 24th morning has 1ft with an 18-second period and glass, and Saturday the 25th has glassy 1ft too. Perfect if you’ve got a log and just want to glide, but there’s no punch.

Bottom line: the real standout is Tuesday the 14th morning – that 10ft SW swell with offshore wind is the best on offer if you’re experienced. Wednesday the 15th afternoon and Saturday the 18th afternoon are your other solid picks for cleaner, more manageable conditions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
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SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
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14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
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13
1.1
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13
1.6
WSW
19
2.3
WSW
16
3
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14
3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
2.3
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12
1.8
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11
1.4
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12
1.2
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10
0.9
SW
12
0.5
SW
17
3.5
NW
10
1.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
632
555
742
774
607
465
472
400
1807
2811
3929
2723
2204
1562
828
542
302
212
140
2132
787
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
15
SW
5
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
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10
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WNW
5
NNE
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20
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High Tide
6:38PM0.83m
7:18AM1.33m
7:53PM0.84m
8:16AM1.45m
8:56PM0.87m
9:11AM1.56m
9:51PM0.91m
10:03AM1.63m
10:41PM0.96m
10:52AM1.66m
11:29PM0.99m
11:39AM1.63m
00:17AM1.03m
12:25PM1.55m
Low Tide
00:26AM0.28m
2:14PM0.23m
1:28AM0.24m
3:12PM0.12m
2:25AM0.18m
4:04PM0.03m
3:20AM0.13m
4:52PM-0.03m
4:12AM0.08m
5:39PM-0.06m
5:02AM0.07m
6:23PM-0.05m
5:53AM0.10m
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5:54
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 mm
4
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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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