Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.6° 

Ritoque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ritoque surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SW swell with 1,327 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Ritoque. The water temp here is sitting at 57°, which is right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, with a few decent windows but a lot of marginal conditions in between. The first few days, from Wednesday afternoon through to the weekend, are mostly a write-off thanks to onshore winds, choppy conditions, and a lot of short-period, weak swell. The west-southwest swell is around 5 ft to 7 ft, but with periods of 8 to 14 seconds, the energy is moderate at best, ranging from 694 to 1576 on the combined energy scale. The winds are mostly cross-on or cross, and the wave quality is either poor or just marginal. Saturday afternoon does bring a clean cross-off wind, but the swell is only 5 ft with an 8-second period, so it’s not going to have much push.

The real standout window opens up on Monday the 24th of August. The morning brings glassy conditions with a 4 ft west-southwest swell and a 12-second period, giving it a bit more shape and energy (477). The afternoon stays glassy, still with a clean 3 ft swell. This is your best bet for a proper session in the first week – clean, manageable, and the swell direction is right in the sweet spot for Ritoque.

Tuesday the 25th also has a glassy morning, but the swell drops to just 2 ft, even though it’s a very long 15-second period groundswell. That’s going to be pretty gutless for a beach break, but if you’ve got a longboard, you might find something fun.

Then things get interesting toward the end of the month. The 26th and 27th of August see a solid pulse of west-southwest swell. The morning of the 26th is glassy with a 4 ft, 12-second swell, and the energy jumps to 680 – that’s a nice, clean, moderate session. By Thursday the 27th, the swell is ramping up. The morning has a 5 ft, 19-second swell, with 2004 energy, but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy. The afternoon of the 27th is where it gets big – 10 ft, 18-second swell, and a massive 5810 energy. That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s also too big for this break, and really only for experts. The 28th of August is similar: 12 ft, 15-second swell, and 5859 energy. The wind is light cross-on, so it’s not clean, but the size and power are there. The 29th of August calms down a bit to 8 ft, with 2008 energy, but still a light cross-on breeze.

After that, from the 30th through to the 3rd of September, it’s back to smaller, weaker, wind-affected surf. The swell drops to 5 ft and below, periods are short, and the winds are mostly cross-shore or cross-on, so it’s not worth chasing.

The standout session is the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August. The water is glassy, the swell is a clean 4 ft from the west-southwest with a 12-second period, and the energy is moderate (680). It’s a perfect window for an intermediate surfer to get some clean, well-shaped waves without the crowds being too heavy, since Ritoque only gets crowded sometimes. The swell direction is exactly what this break needs, and the conditions are prime.

If you’re an expert, the afternoon of Thursday the 27th of August is the big one – 10 ft, 18-second groundswell, massive energy (5810), but it’s going to be a beast. Keep an eye on the tide, and be ready for some serious power.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
12
1.7
SW
8
2
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
1.4
SW
8
1.1
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8
1
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.7
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1427
1327
812
585
380
346
465
341
314
233
165
108
79
156
322
234
164
125
316
265
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
SE
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
WNW
15
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5
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5
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High Tide
2:47PM0.84m
3:37AM1.08m
3:57PM0.73m
4:52AM1.06m
5:47PM0.68m
6:14AM1.08m
7:23PM0.71m
7:20AM1.14m
8:16PM0.76m
8:09AM1.21m
8:52PM0.82m
8:48AM1.29m
9:22PM0.88m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.38m
10:40AM0.47m
9:40PM0.46m
12:21PM0.46m
11:04PM0.50m
1:37PM0.40m
00:26AM0.48m
2:26PM0.32m
1:26AM0.42m
3:02PM0.25m
2:12AM0.34m
3:33PM0.18m
2:50AM0.27m
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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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