Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.7° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,708 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 19th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the next stretch at Ritoque.

We’re looking at a 16-day window that kicks off with a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The opening days are pretty average, with small, short-period swell being knocked around by onshore breezes. You'll have to wait a bit before the real standouts come into play. The first couple of days are for the die-hards or anyone happy to just sit on the beach.

Wednesday the 27th is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the WSW, and the wind goes glassy. That’s the kind of magic we live for – clean faces, no wind bumps, and the wave energy is strong at 1174 in the morning and 1449 in the afternoon. The swell period is 11 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell, giving it plenty of push and shape. This is the top pick for experienced surfers; the size is solid and the conditions are primed. For anyone wanting a proper session, this is the best on offer.

Then, Friday the 28th afternoon also gets a mention. The swell bumps up to 8ft from the WSW, and the wind goes glassy again. That’s another excellent window, with wave energy at 2326. It’s on the bigger side, so definitely one for the experienced crew.

There’s a pulse of very long-period swell arriving on Tuesday the 1st of September. We’re talking 21-second period from the SW, and the wave energy is powerful at 2641. But the wind is cross-onshore, which will mess with the shape. Still, for a point break or reef, that kind of period is gold.

The water temp? Nothing to freak out about, about average for this time of the year.

So, the true standouts are the Wednesday the 27th and Friday the 28th afternoon. Glassy conditions and strong WSW swell at Ritoque. The rest of the window has swell, but the wind and tide make it a more marginal call. Get ready for those two golden windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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3
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2
0
3
2
2
3
0
1
2
0
2
3
3
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.6
SW
7
1.9
SW
7
1.6
SW
8
1.5
SW
8
1.3
SW
8
1
SW
8
0.8
SW
7
0.6
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.1
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
834
1708
1427
1253
812
585
469
285
365
341
284
216
111
69
129
373
444
280
214
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NW
5
W
5
SE
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
10
SE
15
N
15
N
5
NNE
5
NW
5
NNW
5
NNE
5
N
10
N
10
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
2:40AM1.13m
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
Low Tide
8:05PM0.29m
9:12AM0.42m
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
clear
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7:18
7:16
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:13
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6:20
6:20
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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Temp °C
13
13
13
13
16
17
16
20
20
21
16
15
14
15
15
14
13
14
14
Feels °C
11
12
12
12
14
14
12
18
18
17
14
12
13
15
14
14
13
12
14
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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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