
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,125 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Yo, what's happening? Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Ritoque are looking pretty average. We've got a lot of days with onshore winds messing up the lines, but there are a few windows where the conditions might line up for a session.
The pattern is a persistent cross-onshore flow from the SSW, which is going to chop up the surface most of the time. The swell is hanging around from the SW, but the wind is just not doing us any favors. The combined wave energy fluctuates, hitting a moderate to strong level, like 1312 on Thursday, but it's all messy.
Let's start with the first real chance: Saturday morning, September 5th. We're looking at a 7ft SW swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is a gentle breeze from the SW. The combined energy is strong at 1422, but it's still cross-onshore, so it'll be a bit lumpy. It's not perfect, but it's the best we've got early on.
Then, Sunday morning, September 6th is a bit of a standout. The wind finally swings around to a direct onshore from the W, but it's only a light breeze at 6 mph. The swell is 5ft from the SW with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1382. That long period means more energy and better shaped waves, but it's still onshore, so it'll be a bit bumpy. Still, it's the cleanest option in the first week.
The big issue is the crowds. Ritoque can get busy, and with the forecast being a bit meh, the locals might be the only ones out. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
After Sunday, it's a bit of a grind. The wind stays cross-onshore for most of the next week, with the swell dropping down. The best chance in the second week looks like Saturday morning, September 12th. The wind is a light air from the WSW, barely a whisper, with a 4ft swell from the W. That swell has a very long 18-second period, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 1257, but the light wind means it could be glassy. Keep in mind, a long period swell like that can break a bit straight at a beach break, but it could offer some clean lines. This is a promising but less certain call that far out.
Sunday, September 13th morning offers a 6ft WSW swell with a 14-second period and a gentle breeze, but it's still cross-onshore, so not ideal.
The last real blip is Friday morning, September 18th, with a 8ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The combined energy is strong at 2732, but the wind is a moderate 12 mph cross-onshore. That's big, powerful, and messy – only for the experienced crew.
So, to sum it up: the best bets are Sunday morning, September 6th for the cleanest conditions, and Saturday morning, September 12th for a potential glassy session with a long-period groundswell. Don't expect perfection, but there are waves to be had.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
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278 | 390 | 576 | 791 | 545 | 629 | 698 | 626 | 694 | 737 | 1125 | 813 | 1048 | 790 | 1063 | 562 | 431 | 369 | 252 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:57AM1.21m | 2:13PM0.86m | 2:59AM1.19m | 3:31PM0.75m | 4:20AM1.19m | 5:22PM0.71m | 5:49AM1.23m | 6:58PM0.76m | 7:04AM1.32m | 8:00PM0.86m | 8:02AM1.41m | 8:46PM0.97m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:32AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.32m | 10:02AM0.39m | 9:07PM0.39m | 11:47AM0.36m | 10:43PM0.42m | 1:09PM0.26m | 1:15AM0.37m | 2:05PM0.16m | 1:24AM0.28m | 2:49PM0.07m | 2:21AM0.18m | |||||||
— | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | |
6:29 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
176 | 390 | 576 | 791 | 545 | 458 | 212 | 251 | 694 | 489 | 1125 | 813 | 1048 | 790 | 1063 | 562 | 431 | 369 | 252 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 |
278 | 195 | 154 | — | — | 22 | 162 | 531 | 236 | 737 | 257 | 172 | 114 | — | — | 60 | 150 | 79 | 171 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SSW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | NW 13 |
88 | 343 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 14 | — | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
69 | 384 | 301 | 313 | 470 | 629 | 698 | 626 | 614 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 34 | 54 | 91 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 494 | 9 | 9 | 519 | 9 | 178 | 358 | 0 | 358 | 184 | 0 | 64 | 64 | 9 | 178 | 22 | 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.










