
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's take a look at what's coming down the line for Ritoque.
Well, the next couple of weeks are shaping up to be pretty patchy here at Ritoque. We’ve got some solid swell early on, but the wind is going to be the main battleground. The best window to get wet is gonna be right at the start, with a few cleaner windows scattered through the week after that.
We kick off this Sunday morning, the 6th of September, with a real treat. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 58 °. There’s a long-period SW groundswell holding at 4.3 ft, but the period is a massive 16 seconds – that’s a long one, giving the waves plenty of shape and punch. The combined energy is strong at 1414. What makes it special is that glassy morning wind from the SW at just 3 mph. It’s going to be clean, lined up, and a proper session. It’s best for the experienced crew at 4.3 ft, but the quality will be high.
Monday morning the 7th isn’t a write-off either. Swell bumps up a touch to 4.9 ft, still from the SW with a solid 13-second period. The morning wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, keeping things clean. The energy is still moderate, sitting at 778. It’s a good, solid option.
Tuesday morning the 8th is another one for the dawn patrol. Glassy conditions again from the S at 3 mph, with a 4.3 ft SW swell and a 13-second period. Clean and workable.
After that, the pattern gets messy. The mornings from Wednesday the 9th through Saturday the 12th offer some rideable waves, but the winds are either onshore or cross-onshore in the afternoons, which blows them out. The combined energy drops into the 300-400 range, so it’s weaker.
Now, a real standout pops up on Sunday the 13th of September. Sunday morning has a small-looking 2.9 ft swell, but don’t let that fool you – the period is a very long 18 seconds, pushing in from the SW. That’s a proper groundswell, and with a light cross-off breeze from the SSE at 6 mph, it’ll be clean. The energy is 735. That long period will make it super consistent for paddling out. Keep in mind, a long period like that can break a bit straight on a beach setup like Ritoque, so you’ll be looking for the banks.
The following week sees a steep drop-off. We get a few mornings with small, short-period windswell and some clean-ish air, but nothing that’ll get your heart racing. There’s also a run from around the 17th to the 21st of September where the swell is tiny, often under 3 ft, and the winds are mostly onshore or choppy. It’s a long gap of poor quality, with nothing really worth paddling out for. The combined energy dips below 300, which is weak.
Overall, grab that first glassy Sunday morning, and circle the Sunday the 13th morning. The rest is a waiting game for a better swell and a change in the wind.
Stay safe out there.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
886 | 847 | 1155 | 778 | 886 | 758 | 618 | 480 | 335 | 297 | 469 | 347 | 336 | 400 | 321 | 282 | 202 | 176 | 396 | 264 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:58PM0.76m | 8:04AM1.32m | 9:00PM0.86m | 9:02AM1.41m | 9:46PM0.97m | 9:51AM1.47m | 10:27PM1.07m | 10:34AM1.49m | 11:05PM1.17m | 11:14AM1.47m | 11:41PM1.25m | 11:52AM1.39m | 00:16AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:09PM0.26m | 1:15AM0.37m | 3:05PM0.16m | 2:24AM0.28m | 3:49PM0.07m | 3:21AM0.18m | 4:28PM0.00m | 4:10AM0.10m | 5:03PM-0.03m | 4:55AM0.05m | 5:36PM-0.03m | 5:39AM0.04m | 6:07PM0.01m | ||||||||
8:56 | — | — | 8:56 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
528 | 847 | 1155 | 778 | 886 | 758 | 618 | 480 | 335 | 297 | 469 | 347 | 336 | 400 | 321 | 282 | 156 | 176 | 396 | 108 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 6 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
886 | 262 | — | — | — | 89 | 90 | 121 | 173 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 56 | 42 | 60 | 65 | 202 | 14 | 47 | 162 | 309 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 12 | SW 15 | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 22 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
— | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 55 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 48 | 42 | 56 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | SW 8 | SW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | 167 | — | 264 | 299 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 379 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 9 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 9 | 0 | 420 | 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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