Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.9° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,005 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 8th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 8th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what’s cooking at Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a real mixed bag coming our way. The first few days are pretty much a write-off with messy, cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, but there’s some serious firepower brewing later on. The standout window is looking like Saturday the 8th of August, but only for the very early session, and then again on Tuesday the 18th of August for the experienced crew. There’s also a gem of a glassy morning on the 13th of August that’s worth a mention.

Right now, the water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

Let’s start with the early action. Friday the 7th is a no-go: light cross-shore winds and a weak, short-period 6 ft SW swell at 8 seconds just isn’t doing it. The combined energy is only 717, so it’s weak. Skip it.

Saturday the 8th of August is the real standout, but you have to be on it first thing. The morning brings a solid 10 ft SW swell from a long-period 14-second groundswell, with a massive combined energy of 3908. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s manageable, but listen – this is a big swell. Over 8 ft, so it’s for experienced surfers only. The crowd situation is “sometimes,” so you might have some company. This is your best shot of the whole outlook, but it’s a one-morning-only deal. By the afternoon, the wind cranks up to 19 mph cross-onshore and it’s blown out.

Sunday the 9th is still big, with 8 ft to 10 ft SW swell, but the wind is messing it up. Morning is gentler cross-shore, but the afternoon is a cross-onshore mess. The energy is still strong (3602), but the quality is poor.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th drop off. Still some size (5 ft to 8 ft), but the wind is never clean, and the period drops. Marginal at best.

Now, a real hidden gem pops up on Thursday the 13th of August. The swell is only 4 ft from the WSW, but the period is a very long 16 seconds, giving it clean energy (815 combined energy). The wind is completely glassy – zero wind in the morning, and only 3 mph from the NW in the afternoon, still glassy. This is the cleanest surf of the outlook for the intermediate crew. The waves are mellow, lined up, and perfect for a longboard or a funboard. No crowds to worry about either. This is the one to circle if you want a classic, clean session.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are smaller still, with glassy mornings but tiny waves (2 ft to 4 ft). The swell period is long, but there’s just not enough push.

Sunday the 16th brings a bit of size back (4 ft to 6 ft), but the wind is cross-shore and picks up in the afternoon. Marginal.

Then we hit the second standout. Tuesday the 18th of August morning is a special call for the experienced surfer. The swell is 5 ft from the SW with a solid 14-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. The combined energy is strong at 1069. This is excellent surf. The setup is clean, powerful, and the waves will have good shape. Again, over 8 ft for the next morning, so keep that in mind.

Wednesday the 19th of August morning has an 8 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore from the W. That’s a recipe for some serious barrels, but the energy is high (2557). This is expert territory. The afternoon gets too big and messy.

The last few days taper off. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st are smaller, with cross-on winds, and nothing to write home about.

Saturday the 22nd of August morning is a nice finish: 6 ft SW swell at 13 seconds, glassy conditions, and excellent for experienced surfers. A solid end to the run.

So, to sum it up: the early morning of Saturday the 8th of August is the biggest, most powerful swell, but it’s for experts only. Thursday the 13th of August is the cleanest, most user-friendly day for everyone. Tuesday the 18th of August is another top-tier glassy session for the more experienced. The rest is a mix of wind-affected or small waves.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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2
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1
3
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3
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3
2
2
2
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2
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
8
1.8
SW
8
1.6
SW
7
1.1
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
15
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.6
WSW
19
0.9
WSW
18
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
470
345
234
492
3835
3390
3112
2187
3539
2898
2031
1427
939
553
391
191
241
553
655
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
25
SSW
10
SE
15
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
15
S
25
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:38AM1.15m
5:04PM0.76m
5:57AM1.22m
6:42PM0.75m
7:09AM1.33m
7:58PM0.80m
8:11AM1.44m
8:55PM0.88m
9:04AM1.54m
9:43PM0.96m
9:51AM1.60m
10:26PM1.04m
Low Tide
9:37PM0.34m
11:40AM0.41m
10:51PM0.36m
1:09PM0.32m
00:12AM0.34m
2:14PM0.21m
1:23AM0.27m
3:07PM0.10m
2:23AM0.19m
3:52PM0.01m
3:15AM0.11m
4:33PM-0.05m
4:04AM0.06m
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7:31
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7:28
7:28
7:26
7:26
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6:12
6:12
6:13
6:14
6:14
6:15
6:15
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Temp °C
13
11
12
10
11
13
9
11
12
10
10
11
11
11
12
11
11
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14
Feels °C
10
8
7
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3
7
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6
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9
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8
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13
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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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