Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.0° 

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) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,191 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 1.1m and 7s. 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 3.5m 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)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Ritoque.

We've got a wild ride ahead over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with some serious size and windy conditions, but if you’re patient, there are some absolute gems hiding in the second week. The water is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

The first real opportunity comes in the early hours of Saturday, August 7th. Friday afternoon is a complete no-go with 16 mph cross-shore winds chopping up a weak 3 ft SW swell. The combined energy is only 630, so it’s pretty limp. But Saturday morning? That’s a different story. The swell has jacked up to a massive 10 ft from the SW (combined energy of 4078), and it’s got some serious power. The problem is, that’s too much wave for this spot. This is an exposed break, but even so, 10 ft is pushing into expert-only territory. The wind is a cross-shore 12 mph, which isn't ideal, but it might be okay for the absolute pros. By Saturday afternoon, it’s even bigger at 12 ft with a 19 mph cross-shore, so that’s a pass for me. The weekend is a washout for most of us.

We get a bit of a drop on Sunday morning—8 ft—but it’s still meaty, and the wind is messy. Sunday afternoon is a total loss with a 19 mph cross-onshore. Monday and Tuesday are a slow grind as the swell winds down, but the winds are still making a mess of it. The real turning point is Thursday morning, August 13th. We get a glassy 5 ft swell from the WSW with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is 983, and with glassy conditions, that’s a fantastic morning for a smooth, clean session. That’s your first real standout.

The next big one is Saturday afternoon, August 15th. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the WSW, but the wind is a clean 9 mph offshore from the East. That’s a dream setup. The combined energy is 924, and it’s going to be peeling off nicely. That’s a top pick for an intermediate surfer.

But if you’re looking for the best of the best, you need to pencil in Sunday morning, August 16th. We’ve got a 6 ft WSW swell with a 14-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy hits 1366, and the forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." That’s the one. The swell is solid, the period is long, and it’s dead calm. It’s going to be a proper session for the crew that can handle it.

The following week keeps the love alive. Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, is another glassy gem with a 5 ft SW swell and a 16-second period (combined energy 1639). And Wednesday morning, August 19th, is a 7 ft WSW swell with glassy conditions again (combined energy 1670). That back-to-back looks incredible.

After that, the swell hangs around at 5 ft to 7 ft for the rest of the week, but the winds get a bit lumpy and cross-shore. It’s not terrible, but it’s not the perfection of the 16th, 18th, and 19th.

So, the standout sessions are undeniably Thursday morning, August 13th for the glassy, long-period fun, and Sunday morning, August 16th for the bigger, glassy, expert-level swell. The run from the 16th through the 19th is the real window of quality. Make the most of it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
15
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
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13
2.5
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15
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14
2.4
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13
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12
1.8
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1.6
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0.9
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WSW
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17
1.4
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1.3
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
232
492
4005
4074
3271
2318
3367
3155
1922
1363
884
606
350
166
181
408
594
933
665
553
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
10
SE
20
S
30
SSW
20
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15
SSW
30
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10
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5
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15
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High Tide
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
10:36AM1.60m
11:08PM1.11m
Low Tide
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
5:12PM-0.06m
4:52AM0.04m
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Temp °C
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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.

Ritoque is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Quintero. If you plan a holiday in Santiago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quintero. Quintero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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