Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,882 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Ritoque.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks start off pretty flat and ordinary. The first few days are a write-off with weak, poor-quality surf, so don’t bother rushing down right now. We’ve got a real gap of nothing worth paddling out for until mid-week.
Monday, August 24th – a small window appears. The morning at Ritoque shows some life with a 2ft SSW groundswell pushing in at a solid 13 seconds, and the wind is glassy. That’s a real treat – clean conditions. Don’t expect much power, but it could be a fun little session for a log or a mid-length.
Wednesday, August 26th – the morning is looking promising. The swell has bumped up to 3ft from the WSW, still with a nice 12-second period, and it’s glassy again. The combined energy is moderate (484), and conditions are clean. This is a good window for a cruiser session.
Later Wednesday – the afternoon sees the swell jump to 6ft, but the wind swings cross and the energy is picking up (822). It’s a bit more lined up, but it’s getting into that intermediate territory. Fun, but not the standout.
Thursday, August 27th – here’s where it gets heavy. The morning brings a 12ft WSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is cross-off. The combined energy is massive (5882). This is expert territory. The swell is too big for most, and the long period means it’s going to be powerful and testing. Not for the faint-hearted. If you’re a seasoned charger, it’s on, but this is not a beginner’s day.
Friday, August 28th – the swell drops to 10ft in the morning, still huge for Ritoque. The wind is light cross-on, energy still high (2948). It’s a bit cleaner than Thursday, but still a big, powerful swell. Only for experienced surfers.
Saturday, September 5th – now we’re talking about a real standout. The afternoon session is looking like the pick of the entire period. A 7ft WSW swell at 12 seconds, with glassy conditions. The combined energy is solid (1195), and the setup is clean. This is the session to circle on the calendar. For experienced surfers, it’s an excellent call. The wind is glass – you don’t get better than that – and the swell has enough size and period to put you in some proper waves.
Sunday, September 7th – the final morning shows some potential with a 3ft WSW swell at 11 seconds and glassy conditions again. The energy is moderate (480), and conditions are good for a clean, small-wave session.
For the standout, Saturday, September 5th afternoon is the best on offer. Clean, glassy conditions, a solid 7ft swell from the WSW, and enough energy to make it worthwhile. The rest of the period is a mix of too small, too big, or too windy. Ritoque is a fairly consistent spot, so it’s not unusual to have these gaps. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
108 | 77 | 49 | 142 | 129 | 144 | 123 | 268 | 336 | 258 | 784 | 1333 | 5882 | 4836 | 3111 | 2940 | 2412 | 1712 | 1140 | 1000 | 741 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:16PM0.76m | 8:09AM1.21m | 8:52PM0.82m | 8:48AM1.29m | 9:22PM0.88m | 9:22AM1.35m | 9:51PM0.95m | 9:54AM1.39m | 10:20PM1.01m | 10:25AM1.40m | 10:50PM1.08m | 10:56AM1.38m | 11:21PM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:26PM0.32m | 1:26AM0.42m | 3:02PM0.25m | 2:12AM0.34m | 3:33PM0.18m | 2:50AM0.27m | 4:01PM0.13m | 3:26AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.09m | 4:01AM0.16m | 4:53PM0.07m | 4:37AM0.14m | 5:19PM0.07m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 |
108 | 77 | 37 | 142 | 129 | 144 | 74 | 268 | 336 | 210 | 784 | 1333 | 5882 | 4836 | 3111 | 2940 | 2412 | 1712 | 1140 | 1000 | 741 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
68 | 46 | 49 | 19 | 51 | 101 | 99 | 59 | 76 | 258 | 38 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 11 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 5 | WSW 15 | — | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 20 |
28 | 27 | 46 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 123 | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 28 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 70 | 0 | 64 | 178 | 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.
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.











