
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, W swell with 4,637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with NW 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, let's have a look at what's coming up for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a mixed bag to start. The first few days are a write-off, but there’s some real magic brewing if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at 54° – a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want that extra rubber.
We’re looking at a gap right at the start. Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th are a total loss – strong winds, rain, and sloppy conditions. Saturday the 18th isn’t much better with cross-shore winds and messy 7ft to 7ft WNW swell. The energy is there (1206 on Saturday morning), but it’s just not clean.
Now, the turning point is Sunday the 19th. That morning the wind swings to a light offshore from the east at just 3 mph, and the swell is a solid 5ft from the WNW with an 11-second period. The energy drops back to 901, but it’s clean. Afternoon stays good with a 5ft swell from the west and light offshore breezes. That’s the first real standout.
Monday the 20th is a ripper, too. The morning has 4ft of west swell with a light offshore breeze, and the afternoon goes glassy – zero wind, clean 3ft waves. That’s a beauty of a session for a log or a mid-length.
After that, it gets ugly again. Tuesday the 21st is a mess with strong northerly winds, and Wednesday the 22nd sees a massive 12ft west swell, but that’s way too big for Ritoque – only for the brave, if you’ve got the skills. The energy is pumping (4699), but realistically, it’s a miss for most.
Thursday the 23rd is still big, with a 10ft WSW swell, but it’s a cross-shore wind, so it’s not clean. By Friday the 24th, we’re back into the good stuff – glassy conditions, 5ft waves from the WSW. That’s the other standout: a fantastic morning session.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th is small but glassy. Saturday the 25th has 2ft swells from the SW with a very long 19-second period – that’s a groundswell, and it’ll be a bit slow but clean. Sunday the 26th picks up a bit to 4ft, but the wind is a bit more cross-off.
The rest of the run into the end of July is a mix of small, clean glassy days, like the 28th with 3ft and no wind, or the 31st with 3ft glassy morning waves. Nothing huge, but there’s a lot of fun to be had.
The best bet? Lock in Sunday the 19th morning for the first real clean swell, then Monday the 20th afternoon for glassy perfection. And if you can wait, Friday the 24th morning is another cracker.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 179mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 90mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1396 | 899 | 356 | 352 | 277 | 734 | 701 | 857 | 645 | 466 | 350 | 305 | 248 | 157 | 39 | 1201 | 2192 | 4610 | 4026 | 3502 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:17AM1.03m | 12:25PM1.55m | 1:04AM1.05m | 1:10PM1.42m | 1:53AM1.06m | 1:55PM1.26m | 2:44AM1.07m | 2:42PM1.09m | 3:38AM1.07m | 3:35PM0.94m | 4:38AM1.08m | 4:42PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:23PM-0.05m | 5:53AM0.10m | 7:05PM-0.01m | 6:45AM0.16m | 7:47PM0.05m | 7:39AM0.25m | 8:28PM0.14m | 8:40AM0.35m | 9:10PM0.22m | 9:51AM0.42m | 9:55PM0.31m | 11:15AM0.46m | 10:48PM0.38m | |||||||
— | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | 22 | 68 | 23 | 34 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 17 | — | — | 10 | 12 | 23 | 12 | 3 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 5 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | N 9 | NNW 9 | W 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | WNW 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 |
1396 | 1060 | 356 | 352 | 277 | 734 | 701 | 857 | 645 | 466 | 350 | 318 | 276 | 157 | 39 | 16 | 2192 | 4610 | 4026 | 3502 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 11 |
143 | 899 | 288 | 64 | 55 | 382 | 416 | 314 | 256 | 275 | 211 | 305 | 248 | 84 | 26 | 11 | 33 | 89 | 79 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | NW 10 | SW 10 | W 15 | WSW 14 | W 13 | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 7 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | W 22 | SSW 10 | — | NW 22 | SW 22 |
68 | 442 | 136 | 17 | 21 | 90 | 131 | 39 | 13 | — | 73 | 151 | 119 | 35 | 11 | 9 | 10 | — | 18 | 73 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | N 7 | — | — | — |
1045 | — | 1686 | 2149 | 2619 | 277 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 212 | 1247 | 1201 | 22 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 28 | 358 | 564 | 494 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 308 | 28 | 308 | 5 | 120 | 5 | 5 |
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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.










