Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 6,895 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's get into it. We've got a mixed bag of a forecast for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks. The early part of the window is pretty flat and weak, so we're looking at a bit of a wait for something with any real push.
Right now, we're in a bit of a slow patch. Starting on Saturday the 22nd of August, the swell is small and weak, with a combined energy reading of just 397, and the wind is messy. It's not really worth getting wet for, honestly. That carries on through the weekend and into Monday with poor conditions.
Things start to show a glimmer on Monday the 24th afternoon, when the wind goes glassy. The swell is only 2ft though, from the SSW with a 12 second period – a long period for such a small wave. The combined energy is weak at 192, so it’s barely a ripple. The water temp is around 57°, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
Tuesday the 25th morning has a promising sign with a 2ft swell from the WSW but with a very long 15 second period and cross-offshore wind making it clean. The energy is still low at 260, but that's the kind of setup that can offer a sneaky little wave if you're on the right board.
The real change comes on Wednesday the 26th of August. The morning is a bit messy, but Wednesday afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. We see a 7ft swell from the WSW with a 12 second period, cross-offshore wind, and the combined energy jumps up to 1115, which is a solid moderate energy. The report says it's excellent for experienced surfers, and I agree – this is the first real standout.
But hold on, because Thursday the 27th is a different story. The swell absolutely hammers in – 12ft to 13ft from the WSW with a 15 second period. The combined energy reading is massive at 5952 and 6229. That's a very strong, powerful swell, but it's way too big for Ritoque, even for experts. The wind is cross-onshore too, so it's going to be a washing machine. Kite surfers might love it, but for paddle surfing, it's a hard pass.
Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th see the swell backing down but still solid, around 8ft to 6ft from the WSW. Saturday morning the 29th is a real highlight – glassy conditions with a 6ft swell, 12 second period, and a combined energy of 1100. That's clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers, that's a top session. It's another standout.
Then we hit a rough patch from Sunday the 30th of August with heavy rain, 25 mph winds and generally poor surf. The swell drops and the wind is a mess, making it unsurfable. That carries into the start of September.
Now we look ahead. Tuesday the 1st of September is still messy, but Wednesday the 2nd has a long-period 5ft to 5ft swell from the WSW with a 20 second period. That's a very long period groundswell. Combined energy is up to 1982 to 2166, which is moderate to strong. It's a bit lumpy with cross-shore wind, so not perfect, but there will be some energy in the water. Remember, long period swells like this can break a bit straight at a beach break like Ritoque, but there will be some nice ones.
Thursday the 3rd of September sees the swell getting bigger again, up to 8ft from the WSW with a 16 second period and strong energy (3549). It's cross-onshore and choppy though, so it's not ideal for a classic day.
Then, the real promising part for the second week: Friday the 4th of September. Morning and afternoon are both glassy, with a 7ft to 7ft swell from the WSW, period 13-14 seconds, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The combined energy is strong at 1453 to 1774. This is a long-range standout, promising but less certain this far out.
Saturday the 5th is more cross-onshore and lumpy, but then Sunday the 6th of September morning glass again with a 6ft swell, 12 second period and 1010 combined energy. Another potential good session for experienced surfers.
Overall, the two best bets on offer are Wednesday the 26th afternoon and Saturday the 29th morning in the first week, and then keep an eye on Friday the 4th of September in the second week. If you're an experienced surfer, those are the windows. Beginners should look elsewhere, especially when the swell is over 5ft. There are long gaps of poor conditions, but when it turns on, it turns on.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
205 | 156 | 125 | 111 | 91 | 49 | 142 | 129 | 144 | 123 | 268 | 336 | 666 | 1077 | 2067 | 5952 | 6229 | 3773 | 2380 | 1901 | 1442 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:23PM0.71m | 7:20AM1.14m | 8:16PM0.76m | 8:09AM1.21m | 8:52PM0.82m | 8:48AM1.29m | 9:22PM0.88m | 9:22AM1.35m | 9:51PM0.95m | 9:54AM1.39m | 10:20PM1.01m | 10:25AM1.40m | 10:50PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM0.40m | 00:26AM0.48m | 2:26PM0.32m | 1:26AM0.42m | 3:02PM0.25m | 2:12AM0.34m | 3:33PM0.18m | 2:50AM0.27m | 4:01PM0.13m | 3:26AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.09m | 4:01AM0.16m | 4:53PM0.07m | 4:37AM0.14m | |||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
105 | 156 | 125 | 111 | 91 | 47 | 142 | 129 | 144 | 82 | 268 | 336 | 666 | 1077 | 2067 | 5952 | 6229 | 3773 | 2380 | 1901 | 1442 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | NW 15 | — |
73 | 115 | 74 | 68 | 46 | 49 | 19 | 51 | 101 | 54 | 61 | 100 | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 11 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
14 | 35 | 90 | 43 | 26 | 46 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 123 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
205 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 184 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 64 | 9 | 79 | 5 | 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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