Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, WSW swell with 1,145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with WSW 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 (Aug 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Ritoque’s got cooking over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up – we’re in for a bit of a flat spell to start. The surf’s pretty much a no-go until Saturday the 29th of August, with a gap of several days where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance comes Saturday morning, and it’s a mixed bag.
Saturday morning the 29th, we’ve got a 6ft swell rolling in from the WSW, with a 12-second period. That’s a decent pulse, giving the place moderate wave energy (1071). The wind is cross-onshore from the SW at 3 mph, so it’s light, but not perfect. The water’s sitting at 57° – that’s about normal for this time of year, no real surprises there. It’s a bit marginal, but the standout session is going to be Sunday the 30th morning. The swell drops to 5ft from the WSW, still 11 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-onshore from the NNW at 6 mph. The energy is still moderate (683), and it’s the most consistent option across the whole forecast. The issue is the wind’s never truly offshore, so it’s always a little bumpy, but this is the pick of the bunch for a surfer who’s happy with a bit of texture.
As we head into the first week of September, the swell starts to fade. By Tuesday the 1st of September morning, we’re down to 4ft, and the wind picks up in the afternoon, making it choppy and poor. Wednesday the 2nd brings a weird one – a 2ft swell with a very long 18-second period from the SW. That’s a groundswell, but it’s tiny, and the light cross-onshore wind won’t help. The energy is weak (535). This is a spot that’s exposed to the SW swell, and with that long period, it might break a bit straight, making it pretty average.
The second week is a bit of a write-off, honestly. The swell hangs around 3ft to 5ft, but the wind is almost always cross-onshore or cross, and the conditions are often described as “poor” or “marginal.” There’s a glimmer on Sunday the 13th of September afternoon – the wind drops to glassy, and the swell is 5ft from the SW with a 10-second period. The energy is weak (597), but glassy conditions at Ritoque are rare, so if you’re keen, that’s the one to circle. It’s a long way out, so don’t bet the farm on it, but it’s promising.
Bottom line: Sunday the 30th morning is your best bet – cleanest of the bunch, with moderate energy. The glassy session on the 13th is a potential standout if it holds. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1071 | 887 | 770 | 631 | 619 | 644 | 454 | 416 | 238 | 270 | 622 | 423 | 321 | 366 | 281 | 771 | 749 | 1083 | 805 | 690 | 504 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:56AM1.38m | 11:21PM1.14m | 11:28AM1.32m | 11:53PM1.19m | 12:01PM1.23m | 00:28AM1.22m | 12:38PM1.12m | 1:08AM1.23m | 1:20PM0.99m | 1:57AM1.21m | 2:13PM0.86m | 2:59AM1.19m | 3:31PM0.75m | 4:20AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:19PM0.07m | 5:13AM0.14m | 5:45PM0.09m | 5:53AM0.16m | 6:13PM0.12m | 6:36AM0.21m | 6:43PM0.18m | 7:27AM0.28m | 7:18PM0.25m | 8:32AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.32m | 10:02AM0.39m | 9:07PM0.39m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
1071 | 887 | 770 | 631 | 619 | 644 | 454 | 416 | 238 | 270 | 208 | 139 | 123 | 366 | 281 | 771 | 749 | 1083 | 805 | 690 | 504 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 13 | S 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 12 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | — | SSW 9 |
— | 7 | 2 | 31 | 31 | 41 | 42 | 76 | 119 | 203 | 65 | 423 | 321 | 11 | 49 | 77 | 98 | 12 | 4 | — | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 21 | SW 20 | WSW 15 | — | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 11 | SW 8 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | SW 20 |
— | 9 | 15 | 21 | — | 59 | 60 | 117 | 183 | 62 | 26 | 5 | 14 | — | 69 | 25 | 29 | — | — | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
— | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 19 | 622 | 128 | 77 | 318 | 100 | 70 | 36 | 72 | 67 | 148 | 109 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 178 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 325 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 308 | 9 | 9 | 308 | 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.











