
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,359 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 2PM. 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+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's get straight into it.
We're looking at an interesting run at Ritoque. The first few days have some nice, clean conditions, but the real standout is shaping up to be a big end to the second week, though that one's got a serious caveat for the experienced crew only.
The forecast kicks off on Saturday, August 1st, with a solid start. The morning is glassy, with a light 4ft south-west swell rolling in at a long 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 684. It's a good, clean introduction to the period. The wind stays light and glassy through the afternoon, but the swell bumps up to 5ft with a cross-on wind, making it a bit less inviting.
Sunday, August 2nd, is where it gets good. The morning is dead calm, glassy, with an 8ft south-west swell, 12-second period, and the energy is on the strong side at 1736. This is a big, powerful wave for the experienced surfer. The afternoon holds the same size and quality, still glassy. This is a highlight.
Monday, August 3rd, morning remains excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is still a solid 7ft from the south-west, 12-seconds, with 1325 energy, and the glassy conditions hold. The afternoon turns a bit onshore, making it more marginal.
Tuesday, August 4th, the wind shifts around, blowing cross-shore and then cross-onshore, making the waves a bit messy. The swell is still present (6ft to 7ft), but the quality is compromised.
Wednesday, August 5th, is a return to form. The morning gets glassy again with a 6ft south-west swell, and the afternoon is the absolute standout of the first week. The swell jumps to 7ft, the period stretches to a very long 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a powerful 2306. With glassy conditions, this is a top-tier window for experienced surfers. That long period groundswell will be a dream on a point or reef, but be aware it might close out a bit on the beach.
Thursday, August 6th, has a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is cross-onshore on a 7ft swell, but the afternoon cleans right up, glassy, with a nice 6ft wave. Good session.
The surf starts to taper off from Friday, August 7th, through to Wednesday, August 12th. The sizes drop under 5ft, and the wind is often cross-shore or cross-onshore. The combined energy drops into the 300-800 range, so it's weak. The mornings of August 11th and 12th do offer a little glassy window on a small 3ft swell from the south-west, with a longer period, but it's a small wave day.
Now, here's the big one. Blank the next few days, because the forecast is pointing to a very large, powerful swell arriving on Thursday, August 13th. The morning of the 13th starts with a 7ft swell and cross-on wind, but the afternoon gets glassy again with a 7ft south-west swell. That's a solid session.
But the real monster shows up from Friday, August 14th, through to Sunday, August 16th. The swell is predicted to be 10ft to 12ft from the south-west, with periods of 14 to 15 seconds. The combined energy figures are massive: 3759, 5125, 3784, 3470, and 4009. This is very strong wave energy. The wind is often glassy or light, which would normally be perfect, but the wave itself is just too big for this spot. The data says it's too big for the break, so only the most experienced, well-equipped surfers with a big-wave board and a tow partner should even consider it. This is a serious, powerful, and dangerous swell.
So, to wrap it up: the best windows are Wednesday, August 5th afternoon, for the perfect combination of size, period, and glassy conditions, and the Sunday, August 2nd sessions for the big, clean power. The end of the second week is a big, angry ocean that’s best left to the pros.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
209 | 363 | 656 | 403 | 1586 | 1586 | 1415 | 1302 | 1054 | 1140 | 1106 | 1114 | 725 | 919 | 2300 | 1809 | 1708 | 946 | 1109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 11:56PM0.97m | 11:58AM1.36m | 00:29AM1.01m | 12:30PM1.29m | 1:05AM1.04m | 1:04PM1.20m | 1:44AM1.07m | 1:42PM1.08m | 2:30AM1.09m | 2:30PM0.96m | 3:27AM1.12m | 3:34PM0.84m | 4:38AM1.15m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:32AM0.21m | 6:32PM0.12m | 6:09AM0.24m | 7:00PM0.14m | 6:50AM0.29m | 7:29PM0.18m | 7:39AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.23m | 8:39AM0.40m | 8:43PM0.29m | 10:01AM0.43m | 9:37PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 |
194 | 235 | 656 | 230 | 1586 | 1586 | 1415 | 1302 | 1054 | 1140 | 1106 | 1114 | 725 | 919 | 2300 | 1809 | 1708 | 946 | 1109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | NW 12 | — | NW 12 | — | NW 12 |
209 | 363 | 313 | 403 | 150 | 78 | 10 | 23 | 65 | 32 | 61 | 131 | 255 | 344 | 6 | — | 6 | — | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | SW 20 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 11 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
61 | 86 | 66 | 101 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 257 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 6 | — | SSW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 6 | 20 | — | — | 105 | — | 176 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 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.
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