
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, W swell with 953 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with W 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 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's on the cards for the coming weeks at Ritoque. We've got a decent run of swell on the horizon, so let's break it down.
We start off this Sunday, July 19th, with some energy in the water. It's not massive, but the conditions are promising. There's a 5ft W swell rolling in with an 11-second period, and the winds are glassy from the NNW at just 3 mph. The water's sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want the 4/3. The overall energy is moderate (697), and the word is it should be very good surf. Not the biggest, but clean.
Monday the 20th looks like a good shout too, especially the morning. We're looking at a 4ft W swell, again 11 seconds, but with a light offshore breeze from the E at 6 mph keeping things clean. The afternoon cleans up even more, going glassy with a 3ft W swell. A solid couple of sessions on offer.
Now, Tuesday the 21st is a write-off. The wind is howling from the NNE at 19 mph in the morning, completely ruining things. The swell is there, but you don't want to be out in that.
Wednesday the 22nd is where it gets interesting. The swell picks up to 6ft from the W, still with that 11-second period, and we get glassy conditions all day. The wind is light from the SSE in the morning, swinging to a glassy W in the afternoon. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Wave energy is strong (1027 morning, 1003 afternoon). This is one of the true standouts of the outlook.
Thursday the 23rd is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft W swell (9 seconds), but the afternoon turns onshore and is only marginal. Hit the dawn patrol.
Friday the 24th morning could be a sleeper. It's glassy and calm, with a 6ft WSW swell and an 11-second period, energy is high (988). The afternoon turns onshore though, so again, get it early.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th is looking pretty average. Saturday has cross-on winds from the SW making it messy, and Sunday is a bit of a mix of glass and cross-on. Not your prime time.
Now, look ahead to Monday the 27th of July. This is the big one. The swell jumps to 7ft from the WSW with an 11-second period, and it's glassy calm in the morning. The energy is very strong (1662). The afternoon stays glassy with a 5ft swell but with a 14-second period. This is a standout, but remember, at over 5ft it's too big for beginners. For the experienced crew, this is what you've been waiting for.
Tuesday the 28th of July keeps the run going. Glassy morning with a 7ft WSW swell (13 seconds) and a glassy afternoon with a 7ft WSW swell (12 seconds). Wave energy is peaking here (1396 and 1605). Another day for the experienced surfer only.
The rest of the week from Wednesday the 29th of July into the start of August is a bit more marginal. There's plenty of swell, consistently over 6ft and up to 7ft, but the wind becomes a factor with various cross and cross-on breezes. The quality won't be as pure as those standout days.
Then we get into the start of August. Saturday the 1st and Monday the 3rd are showing very large swell, 10ft. The wind is favorable or glassy, but the wave comment says it's simply too big for this break. Only the absolute experts might be tempted, and conditions will be heavy. This is not a day for the average surfer to be in the water.
So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Wednesday the 22nd and Monday the 27th of July. Both offer clean, glassy waves with good energy and size for the experienced surfer. Don't sleep on the dawn patrol on the 23rd and 24th either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | NW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 14 |
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466 | 342 | 305 | 248 | 157 | 233 | 83 | 96 | 943 | 831 | 434 | 239 | 159 | 699 | 870 | 698 | 477 | 490 | 234 | 297 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:44AM1.07m | 2:42PM1.09m | 3:38AM1.07m | 3:35PM0.94m | 4:38AM1.08m | 4:42PM0.82m | 5:43AM1.10m | 6:06PM0.75m | 6:47AM1.13m | 7:27PM0.74m | 7:43AM1.18m | 8:26PM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28PM0.14m | 8:40AM0.35m | 9:10PM0.22m | 9:51AM0.42m | 9:55PM0.31m | 11:15AM0.46m | 10:48PM0.38m | 12:40PM0.44m | 11:48PM0.42m | 1:50PM0.39m | 00:49AM0.42m | 2:43PM0.32m | 1:43AM0.39m | |||||||
— | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | N 7 | NW 8 | W 11 | NNW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
466 | 342 | 305 | 248 | 68 | 233 | 83 | 272 | 943 | 831 | 434 | 239 | 159 | 699 | 870 | 698 | 477 | 490 | 234 | 151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 10 | W 10 | N 6 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
231 | 215 | 79 | 60 | 157 | 116 | 25 | 96 | 28 | 96 | 58 | 45 | 27 | 111 | 71 | 159 | 136 | 201 | 231 | 297 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 9 | SW 12 |
— | 5 | 207 | 149 | 106 | 50 | 11 | 28 | 84 | 76 | 72 | 134 | 59 | 10 | 47 | 40 | 109 | 118 | 78 | 137 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SW 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 328 | 875 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 9 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
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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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