Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get down to it. I've been staring at the charts for Ritoque, and it's a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are definitely a couple of sessions you won't want to miss. Water temp is around 58°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so you're looking at a 4/3 wetsuit to be comfortable.

The first few days are a bit of a grind. Friday afternoon is blown out with a gnarly cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and uninviting. Saturday morning is a bit better, a little 6ft swell from the SW, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly and the energy is only moderate at 532. It's surfable, but it won't be pretty.

The first real standout is Sunday morning, the 13th. The wind is going to glass off completely, dead calm, and there's a solid 5ft SW groundswell rolling in. The energy kicks up to 675, so there's some real power there. That's your clean, quality session. It'll drop off in the afternoon with the onshore breeze, so hit it early.

Monday sees the swell energy top out, with readings in the 900s, but the wind is light and cross-shore, leaving a bit of texture on the surface. The swell pushes a little more from the WSW, which tends to make Ritoque a little less organized. Tuesday is much the same, with a bumpy surface and a smaller 4ft swell. It's still surfable, but you'll be working for the clean ones.

Then we hit a quiet spell. Wednesday and Thursday mornings are small and glassy, but there's just no power or size behind it. You'd be better off going for a paddle or checking the tide pools. The energy drops right out, so it's a few days of rest.

Things pick back up the following Saturday, the 19th. The morning looks excellent, with a clean 6ft+ SW swell and a light cross-offshore breeze. It's a similar setup to that Sunday we had, a proper groundswell that should be handling well. The energy is back up to 620. This is your second standout, another dawn patrol mission for sure. The wind is forecast to shift onshore and pick up in the afternoon, so get your fill in the morning.

The week after is a bit of a lottery. There’s a pulse of size around the 22nd, but it's short-period and the afternoon winds are forecast to be strong and onshore, which will make it a washing machine. The following days are dominated by those messy afternoon cross-onshore winds, spoiling any otherwise decent surf.

The final highlight is the morning of Friday the 25th. It's looking glassy with a clean 4ft WSW swell. It’s a little smaller, but if the wind stays light, it could be a gem of a session for a longboard.

So, to wrap it up: your two main go-to days are Sunday the 13th and Saturday the 19th. Both have good size, clean morning conditions, and enough energy to get you into some proper waves. The rest of the time, you'll be dealing with wind or a lack of size. Ritoque (Chile) can be a bit of a tease, but when it's on, it's worth the wait. Don't expect this flat spell to last forever, things are always changing.

Rusty.

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