
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,968 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 (Nov 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 20th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 21st Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1518 | 2413 | 1426 | 1289 | 2456 | 2088 | 1638 | 1645 | 1322 | 1156 | 730 | 2314 | 1704 | 851 | 1784 | 1857 | 1956 | 1632 | 1304 | 892 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:03PM1.18m | 9:07AM1.14m | 9:40PM1.28m | 9:51AM1.11m | 10:14PM1.36m | 10:31AM1.06m | 10:46PM1.41m | 11:10AM1.02m | 11:19PM1.43m | 11:47AM0.97m | 11:53PM1.42m | 12:25PM0.91m | 00:29AM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:07AM0.23m | 3:16PM0.11m | 3:54AM0.17m | 3:49PM0.13m | 4:37AM0.13m | 4:20PM0.15m | 5:17AM0.11m | 4:50PM0.19m | 5:56AM0.11m | 5:21PM0.22m | 6:36AM0.13m | 5:53PM0.27m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
1518 | 2413 | 1426 | 1289 | 2456 | 2088 | 54 | 1645 | 1322 | 1156 | 730 | 2314 | 1704 | 851 | 1784 | 1857 | 1956 | 1632 | 1304 | 892 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 15 | WNW 24 | NW 14 | NW 21 | WNW 21 | SSW 15 | NW 20 | NW 19 | SW 16 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 |
102 | 66 | 65 | 60 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 33 | 117 | 305 | 382 | 552 | 546 | 719 | 522 | 614 | 375 | 216 | 310 | 376 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | NW 13 | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 18 | WNW 24 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 18 | NW 13 | SW 18 | NW 19 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 12 | W 24 | WNW 13 | NW 13 |
17 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 54 | 17 | 17 | 211 | 28 | 81 | 184 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 |
567 | 403 | 532 | 602 | — | — | 1638 | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 152 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1410 | 325 | 9 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 9 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 64 | 379 | 11 | 0 | 1410 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 9 |
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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.










