
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Ritoque. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of windows where it’ll be worth getting wet.
The week starts off on Wednesday, 5th August, with a solid 7ft to 7ft groundswell from the WSW, but the wind is on it, so the surface is going to be a bit messy. The combined energy is quite high (1692), but the “marginal surf forecast” tag tells you it’s not the best time to paddle out. The swell is strong enough, but that onshore breeze will have it looking a bit lumpy.
Thursday, 6th August, sees the swell hold around 8ft from the SW, but the wind swings to a cross-shore, 12-16 mph. That’s going to create a cross-chop, making it tricky. The energy is still strong (1842), but it’s not clean. This is a bit too big and messy for beginners.
Friday, 7th, and Saturday, 8th, are really poor. The wind strengthens and turns cross-onshore, with a fresh breeze on Saturday afternoon hitting 19 mph. The swell gets up to 10ft on Saturday, with a very long 14-second period, but with that wind, it’s a washing machine. The combined energy is massive (2956), but it’s a no-go for surfing. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Sunday, 9th, is worth a mention. The morning has an 8ft SW swell (13-second period) with a cross-shore breeze, and the energy is really pumping (3247). The score is a 4, which is the best in the whole outlook. The water temp is about average for the time of year. It’s still a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for an intermediate surfer, this could be the standout. The afternoon gets ruined by the wind again.
The following week, conditions drop off. Monday, 10th, through to Tuesday, 11th, sees the swell drop to 5ft-8ft, but the wind is still cross-on or cross, keeping things choppy. The energy is moderate (555-1731).
Then, on Wednesday, 12th August, we get a bit of magic. The morning is glassy. A 3ft SW swell (13-second period) with no wind. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions”. It’s small, but it will be clean and perfect for a longboard. The combined energy is weak (457). The afternoon sees the swell pick up to 4ft with a very long 19-second period, but the wind goes cross-on, so it’s not as good.
The second week is quieter. Thursday, 13th, through Monday, 17th, the swell is mostly 3ft to 5ft, with periods of cross-on wind. The best chance in that stretch is Saturday, 15th morning, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNE (12 mph) and a 3ft WSW swell with a long 17-second period. It’s small, but clean.
The final standout is on Tuesday, 18th August. The morning is glassy again, with a 5ft WSW swell (12-second period). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions”. The energy is moderate (980). This is another clean, small day for the log.
Overall, the best on offer is Sunday, 9th August morning, for the size and power, and Wednesday, 12th August morning, and Tuesday, 18th August morning, for the glassy, clean conditions. The rest of the time, the wind is your enemy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
737 | 1361 | 1301 | 1809 | 1250 | 939 | 519 | 354 | 1324 | 868 | 2822 | 2801 | 2931 | 2318 | 3778 | 2801 | 1730 | 1486 | 1031 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:30AM1.09m | 2:30PM0.96m | 3:27AM1.12m | 3:34PM0.84m | 4:38AM1.15m | 5:04PM0.76m | 5:57AM1.22m | 6:42PM0.75m | 7:09AM1.33m | 7:58PM0.80m | 8:11AM1.44m | 8:55PM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:02PM0.23m | 8:39AM0.40m | 8:43PM0.29m | 10:01AM0.43m | 9:37PM0.34m | 11:40AM0.41m | 10:51PM0.36m | 1:09PM0.32m | 00:12AM0.34m | 2:14PM0.21m | 1:23AM0.27m | 3:07PM0.10m | 2:23AM0.19m | ||||||
— | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
737 | 1361 | 1301 | 1809 | 1250 | 509 | 424 | 282 | 165 | 868 | 2822 | 2801 | 2931 | 2318 | 3778 | 2801 | 1730 | 1486 | 1031 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 11 | WSW 11 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
199 | 326 | 653 | — | 586 | — | 14 | 78 | 2 | 101 | 73 | 72 | 564 | 929 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | — | NW 12 | — | — | SW 18 | W 11 | SW 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 5 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | 12 | 2 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
47 | — | — | — | — | 939 | 519 | 354 | 1324 | 109 | 55 | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 64 | 13 | 120 | 70 | 420 | 9 | 9 | 178 | 0 | 145 | 494 | 9 | 9 | 494 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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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.
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