
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim overall. We’ve got a small window of rideable, but far from perfect, surf to kick things off, then a long stretch of poor conditions that’s hard to get excited about. The real stand-out, if you can call it that, is tomorrow afternoon, but even that’s a messy one.
The water is sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing your tail off.
Let’s talk about the one spot we’ve got: Ritoque. This is an exposed, fairly consistent beach break that works best with a SW swell. It’s an intermediate spot, and it can get crowded sometimes.
The first decent swell rolls in on Friday, September 4th. The afternoon brings a 8ft SW swell, with a short period of 8 seconds and a moderate combined swell energy of 1125. However, the wind is a 19 mph cross-on from the SSW, which is going to make it lumpy and pretty poor. Honestly, it’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one.
Saturday morning, September 5th, is a little better. The swell drops to 7ft from the SW, with a longer period of 9 seconds, and the wind eases to 9 mph, still cross-on. The energy is strong at 1471. The conditions are still “fairly choppy” and only marginal. Sunday morning, September 6th, has the wind turning fully onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, with a 5ft SW swell and a long 15-second period. The energy is 1345. That long period might give you some better-shaped waves, but the onshore wind is going to mess with the surface.
After that, from Sunday afternoon onward, it’s a slow bleed. The swell drops, and the wind stays mostly cross-on, with the conditions being described as marginal at best and poor for most of the second week. The combined energy drops from four-digit numbers down to the 300s and 400s by the 12th, which is weak. The waves get smaller, and the period drops, with some readings as low as 6 seconds in the middle of the month. By the 13th and 14th, we’re looking at weak, poor surf with light cross-offshore winds, but the swell is just not there.
The best of a bad bunch is probably that Saturday morning (Sept 5th) with the 7ft swell and 9 mph wind, or Sunday morning (Sept 6th) with the 5ft, 15-second groundswell and onshore wind. Neither is a clean winner, but that’s the pick of the litter.
The long gap of poor conditions runs from the afternoon of the 6th right through to the end of the forecast on the 19th. There’s nothing in the second week that’s worth paddling out for, to be honest.
Stay patient, friends. The ocean will turn around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
645 | 728 | 660 | 694 | 737 | 1125 | 813 | 1139 | 865 | 1048 | 562 | 488 | 363 | 216 | 401 | 463 | 336 | 336 | 342 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 8:51AM1.47m | 9:27PM1.07m | 9:34AM1.49m | 10:05PM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:28PM0.00m | 3:10AM0.10m | 4:03PM-0.03m | 3:55AM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 |
458 | 290 | 251 | 694 | 379 | 1125 | 813 | 1139 | 865 | 1048 | 562 | 488 | 363 | 147 | 401 | 463 | 336 | 336 | 342 | 268 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 |
22 | 162 | 531 | 175 | 737 | 220 | 203 | — | — | — | 37 | 150 | 79 | 216 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 |
— | 34 | 29 | — | 209 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 203 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
645 | 728 | 660 | 586 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 25 | 77 | 113 | — | 153 | 144 | 139 | 95 | 96 | 95 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 519 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 183 | 358 | 9 | 1183 | 494 | 9 | 64 | 22 | 0 | 64 | 22 | 0 | 379 | 494 | 9 |
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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.










