Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead at Ritoque. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming, but there are definitely some moments to get excited about if you’re patient.

The overall pattern shows a bit of a quiet start, but then the ocean wakes up in a big way. Right now, the water is sittin’ at a chilly 54°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the thick rubber.

First up, Sunday the 19th. The morning’s looking alright with a clean 5ft swell from the west, running at 11 seconds and a light cross-off breeze. The combined swell energy is moderate (844). It’s not a world-beater, but it’s surfable. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a light cross-on breeze and some rain, so the morning is your window.

Monday the 20th is a proper little gem. Morning has clean 4ft west swell with a light cross-off breeze, and by the afternoon it turns glassy with a solid 3ft swell. The energy’s lower (397), but that glassy surface is a major positive. This is a great time for a long session without the crowds being too hectic.

Tuesday the 21st is a write-off. Strong winds and tiny surf, so give it a miss.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 22nd morning sees a jump to 7ft from the west with an 11-second period. The combined energy is strong (1107). The wind is a light cross-off, keeping it clean. That’s a standout for experienced surfers, as it’s getting big enough to be too much for beginners. Thursday and Friday have some size, but the wind is more cross-on, so they won’t be as clean.

Then, on Monday the 27th of July, we have a potential standout. Glassy conditions with a solid 7ft west swell, 11-second period, and massive energy (1697). The morning is clean, but the afternoon gets a little weird with an onshore wind. Get on it early.

The end of the month throws some big numbers at us. The 28th has a 7ft swell from the west-southwest, but a cross-on breeze keeps it from being perfect. The 31st and the 1st of August also show solid 7ft+ west swells. The pick of that late run might be Saturday the 1st of August afternoon, which has a clean, cross-off wind and 6ft of west swell with very strong energy (1672). That will be firing for the crew that knows how to handle it.

Overall, the best quality on offer is the glassy Monday 20th for a clean, smaller day, and the glassy Monday 27th morning for the bigger, more powerful stuff. The later period (end of July into early August) has plenty of size, but the winds are a bit more variable, so keep an eye on the forecast.

Rusty.

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