Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.8° C
0.5° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 2,199 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 21st Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, for the next 16 days, we’ve got a proper run of swell at Ritoque. It’s not all perfect, but there are some absolute gems in there if you pick your moments. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing weird going on.

The first real chance to get wet comes Tuesday afternoon, but I’d leave it. It’s a small 2ft W swell with a short 10-second period, and cross-off wind from the NNE at 12 mph. The combined energy is weak (116), so it’s a bit of a nothing session. Wait for better.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is where it kicks off. The swell jumps to 7ft from the west, 10-second period, and the wind is glassy from the ENE at 3 mph. This is a beauty. Combined energy is moderate (966) and the surf is clean. It’s a solid intermediate wave, so beginners might find it a bit much. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. The afternoon holds similar, 6ft and glassy – a proper day on the water.

Thursday morning, the 23rd, is a bit of a letdown with a smaller 4ft W swell and a cross-on wind, but by Thursday afternoon, the wind goes glassy again, swell bumps to 4ft, and the energy bumps up to 536. That’s a clean, fun session for a sunset wave.

Friday the 24th is a standout for the first week. The swell is 7ft from the WSW, with a long 11-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1204). The wind is a light cross from the south at 3 mph, so it’s clean. This is a proper groundswell, and the long period means it’ll wrap in nicely here. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the one.

The weekend has some good options too. Saturday morning the 25th is glassy, 4ft, and clean. Sunday is smaller but holds some long-period energy, with a 19-second period in the afternoon from a 3ft WSW swell – that’s very long period, so the sets will be fat and lined up, but the energy is moderate (843).

Now, into the next week, the standout is Tuesday, July 28th. Morning session has 6ft from the WSW, 13-second period, cross-off wind from the NE at 6 mph, and the energy is strong (1387). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar, 6ft and 12 seconds, with a stronger cross-off wind. This is a top-tier window.

The real blockbuster, though, is Sunday, August 2nd. The morning is glassy, with a 8ft WSW swell, 13-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (1659). This is the biggest, cleanest swell of the outlook. But listen, it’s over 8ft? No, it’s 8ft, so it’s right on the edge. It’s a big, powerful wave for experts only. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and it’ll be epic if you’ve got the skill. The afternoon drops to 7ft with a light cross-on, still good, but the morning is the magic window.

The final decent call is Wednesday, August 5th afternoon. The swell is 7ft from the WSW, 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy again. Combined energy is strong (1101). That’s a clean, powerful end to the outlook.

There are a few gaps with no real recommendations, like the first Tuesday afternoon, and a few days at the end of July where the surf is poor or marginal. But overall, Ritoque is fairly consistent, so it’s not a dead run. The long-range stuff on August 2nd and 5th is promising but a bit less certain – keep an eye on the charts.

The best of the best? Wednesday morning, July 22nd for that clean, glassy 7ft, and Sunday morning, August 2nd for the big, glassy 8ft groundswell. Don’t sleep on Friday the 24th either.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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10
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0.9
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
80
466
882
774
434
201
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1728
1086
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
8:30AM1.25m
9:09PM0.80m
9:10AM1.31m
9:46PM0.84m
Low Tide
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
3:24PM0.26m
2:29AM0.34m
4:00PM0.20m
3:09AM0.29m
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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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