Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, lookin' at the next few weeks for our local stretch. Let's get into it.

The first part of the outlook is a write-off, but we've got a solid run of waves coming in the second half of the week and beyond. The combined energy of all swells here is a massive 2723 (moderate to strong), so there's plenty of push behind it.

Ritoque is where it's at. The water temp is sittin' at 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want the thick rubber.

We kick off proper on Tuesday the 14th. The morning is lookin' good, if you're a confident surfer. We got a solid 10ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNE at 3 mph. That's going to be clean, but it's a big one. Anything over 8ft is expert territory, so this is for the experienced crew only. Combined wave energy is 2723 (strong). The afternoon stays clean with a 8ft swell, still a touch too big for the average punter.

Wednesday the 15th morning is still a good option for experienced surfers. The swell drops to 6ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, still clean with a light cross-off. Even with some light rain, the surf quality is there. The wind stays light, and the combined energy is 1197 (moderate). By Wednesday afternoon, the wind turns a little cross-on and the size drops right off, so it's a bit less exciting.

Thursday the 16th is a write-off. Strong winds from the N at 25 mph in the morning and 22 mph in the afternoon will trash the place. The same goes for Friday the 17th, with near gale-force winds. Stay out of the water.

Saturday the 18th sees a return to form. The morning is a bit marginal with a 7ft NW swell and a moderate breeze, but the afternoon is a standout. The wind goes light cross-off from the ENE, and we get a clean 7ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period. Combined energy is 1542 (moderate). This is the best of the bunch for a solid session without the absolute monster size. It's still a decent size, but clean.

Sunday the 19th is easy. The morning offers a 4ft swell from the WNW with a light cross-off from the NE, excellent conditions. The afternoon gets even better with a 3ft SS swell and a light offshore wind from the ENE. Clean, glassy conditions. Good for a wide range of abilities.

The next week is a bit more mixed. Monday the 20th is blown out by strong northerlies. Tuesday the 21st is marginal with a cross-shore wind. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are also marginal, with light cross-onshore winds. The swell is up and down, but the wind isn't cooperating.

The real standout in the second week is the weekend of the 24th and 25th. Friday the 24th morning is a gem. Glassy conditions, a 5ft SW swell with a 11-second period, and the combined energy is 685 (moderate). That's a great, clean, fun wave. Saturday the 25th morning is another glassy session with a 6ft SW swell. Two mornings of glassy perfection for the weekend.

The run continues to Sunday the 26th, but it's a bit more marginal. The following Monday the 27th morning is another glassy dawn patrol with a 6ft W swell. A solid, clean end to the outlook.

The Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th see a huge spike in swell again, but with heavy rain and strong winds, it's a messy, blown-out affair. The energy is high (2407 and 2039), but it's not for paddling.

So, the best on offer are the afternoons of Saturday the 18th and the mornings of Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. Clean, solid, and consistent. The early part and the end of the window are for the experts or the kite crew.

Rusty.

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