Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,922 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.
The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag to start, with the first real opportunity showing up on Monday the 10th of August. We've got a solid 8ft swell from the southwest pushing in, and there’s a lot of ocean energy behind it (1922). The wind is light and cross, so it won't be a total mess, but the report says conditions are marginal. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 58°. For the rest of that week, we're looking at clean-up sets that are smaller, with a lot of sessions let down by onshore or cross-offshore winds. It’s a bit frustrating, honest.
Now keep your eyes peeled for Saturday the 15th of August. The morning kicks off with 6ft of west swell under glassy conditions – that’s the kind of combo that gets the heart going. The afternoon holds 5ft, still glassy, and the combined energy jumps up (1023). The report reckons it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and with swell over 5ft, it’s a bit hefty for beginners. The break is fairly consistent, so you won't be waiting forever between sets, but expect some company as crowds are possible.
The following Wednesday morning, the 19th of August, is another one to circle. Glassy conditions again with 5ft of southwest groundswell. The period is a long 13 seconds, giving the waves plenty of push (1111). That long period will help with shaping at this exposed spot, but you’ve got a river bar or point setup here for the best lines.
Into the final weekend, Sunday the 23rd of August is a strong contender. A morning session with 6ft of west-southwest swell and a light, clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is solid (1048), and the conditions are described as excellent. This is a real standout for a solid, powerful surf.
The best of the bunch is honestly Saturday the 15th, with that glassy west swell. The second best is the Wednesday morning the 19th and the Sunday the 23rd, with clean winds and good size.
That's the outlook from here. Keep an eye on the sky.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | W 12 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1922 | 1462 | 976 | 510 | 369 | 137 | 177 | 553 | 608 | 768 | 584 | 482 | 236 | 225 | 585 | 721 | 577 | 503 | 352 | 596 | 288 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:11AM1.44m | 8:55PM0.88m | 9:04AM1.54m | 9:43PM0.96m | 9:51AM1.60m | 10:26PM1.04m | 10:36AM1.60m | 11:08PM1.11m | 11:18AM1.55m | 11:49PM1.16m | 11:58AM1.45m | 00:29AM1.19m | 12:37PM1.30m | 1:10AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.10m | 2:23AM0.19m | 3:52PM0.01m | 3:15AM0.11m | 4:33PM-0.05m | 4:04AM0.06m | 5:12PM-0.06m | 4:52AM0.04m | 5:48PM-0.04m | 5:38AM0.07m | 6:23PM0.01m | 6:25AM0.14m | 6:57PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | W 9 | WSW 13 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 10 |
| kJ | 1922 | 1462 | 976 | 510 | 369 | 137 | 89 | 553 | 608 | 768 | 584 | 482 | 236 | 160 | 585 | 721 | 577 | 320 | 164 | 596 | 223 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 13 | W 8 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 116 | 177 | 46 | 27 | 58 | 42 | 27 | 11 | 225 | 137 | 142 | 441 | 503 | 352 | 437 | 288 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | SW 20 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | W 11 | SW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 13 | WSW 18 | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 63 | 73 | 34 | 41 | — | 7 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 219 | 31 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 14 | 21 | 54 | 81 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 123 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 79 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
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