Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s cookin’ for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some serious firepower waiting for us if we’re patient.

The first few days are pretty flat and messy. Saturday the 22nd has a weak 3ft swell from the WSW with a period of 10 seconds, but it’s cross-shore wind and the energy is only 316 – that’s weak. The water is 57°F which is about average for this time of year. Sunday the 23rd isn’t any better, with a 3ft SW swell but a short period of 8 seconds and a gentle breeze making it choppy. Monday the 24th offers a tiny window with a glassy afternoon – 2ft of SSW swell, but the period is a long 12 seconds, giving it a bit of shape. The energy is 192, still weak. It’s surfable but very ordinary.

Tuesday the 25th is a write-off, and Wednesday the 26th morning sees the swell start to build. A 5ft WSW swell with a 12-second period and cross-shore wind gives us some proper energy at 754. It’s marginal, but it’s getting there. The afternoon gets ruined by a 30 km/h wind, so that’s a no-go.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Thursday the 27th is a beast, but it’s for experts only. We’re looking at a 10ft WSW swell with a 13-second period on the morning glass-off. The combined energy is 4829, which is very strong. However, the swell is too big for this break, so only the most experienced chargers should even think about it. The afternoon is nearly as big at 12ft, but the wind goes cross-on.

Friday the 28th is the real standout. The morning is glassy and the swell drops to 8ft from the WSW, with a 14-second period. The energy is 2637. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays glassy with the same size and a 13-second period. This is the best on offer – clean, powerful, and long-period groundswell. Be aware that this long period stuff can make beach breaks a bit straight, but Ritoque can handle it.

Saturday the 29th morning is still good, with a 7ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is 1161. After that, the wind picks up and the swell tails off. Sunday the 30th morning has a glassy 5ft swell with an 11-second period and no wind – calm conditions. It’s a nice, clean option for intermediates.

The second week gets a bit messy again. Monday the 31st has a 6ft swell but the wind is choppy by the afternoon. Tuesday the 1st of September is similar. Wednesday the 2nd of September sees a jump in energy with a 6ft SW swell and a 20-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, giving it serious grunt (energy 3215), but the cross-on wind keeps it from being perfect. Thursday the 3rd has 7ft WSW swell at 16 seconds, but again, cross-on wind. The rest of the week fades into mediocrity with 5ft to 8ft swells but poor wind. The long-range standout from the 27th and 28th remains the real highlight, but it’s a promise that’s a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty out.

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