Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 5,168 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Ritoque. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. The water’s sitting at 57° – that’s pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild going on there.
The first window of interest is Saturday morning, the 22nd. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell coming from the southwest, with a period of 10 seconds and a moderate energy of 486. The wind is light and offshore from the WSW, which is a real treat – it’ll keep the surface glassy. This is your best bet for the early part of the run. It’s not a giant, but it’s clean and rideable.
After that, things go pretty quiet. From Saturday afternoon right through to Wednesday morning, the 26th, we’re looking at small, weak swell and mostly cross-on winds. The waves are there, but they’re not going to get you excited. You’ll be scratching for anything decent.
Wednesday morning, the 26th, sees a bump in size to 5ft from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds and energy of 672. The wind is still cross-on, so it’s a bit messy. Not a standout, but a step up from the flat spell.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting – but only for the brave. Thursday morning, the 27th, a big pulse of 10ft swell from the WSW hits, with a very long period of 16 seconds and massive energy of 4939. That’s a serious groundswell, but the problem is it’s too big for this break. It’s a one-way ticket to a beating unless you’re a proper expert. Same story for Thursday afternoon and into Friday morning, the 28th, with 8ft to 12ft. The wind is light, but the size is just too much for most.
The best of the whole run, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Saturday afternoon, the 29th. Swell drops to a manageable 7ft from the WSW, period of 12 seconds, and energy of 1156. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the SW. That’s the kind of afternoon that makes all the waiting worth it. Clean, lined-up waves for experienced surfers.
We’ve got a couple of other decent windows later on. Sunday afternoon, the 30th, has 5ft from the WSW with a cross-off wind, making for clean conditions. And then Saturday morning, the 5th of September, looks promising with 8ft from the WSW and glassy conditions again – that’s another one for the experienced crew. But keep in mind, that’s a week and a half away, so treat it as a promising idea rather than a guarantee.
The rest of the run is a mix of onshore winds, lumpy chop, and strong winds that make it feel more like a kite session than a paddle day. The 1st and 2nd of September, in particular, are blown out by fresh SSW winds at 18 mph, with short, weak swell. Not worth the paddle.
So, bottom line: your standout is Saturday afternoon, the 29th – glassy, 7ft, and clean. The backup is Saturday morning, the 22nd, for a smaller but fun, offshore morning. The rest is either too big, too small, or too windy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
399 | 174 | 125 | 111 | 77 | 49 | 142 | 129 | 144 | 123 | 186 | 336 | 655 | 784 | 970 | 4939 | 5025 | 3313 | 2598 | 2212 | 2103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:23PM0.71m | 7:20AM1.14m | 8:16PM0.76m | 8:09AM1.21m | 8:52PM0.82m | 8:48AM1.29m | 9:22PM0.88m | 9:22AM1.35m | 9:51PM0.95m | 9:54AM1.39m | 10:20PM1.01m | 10:25AM1.40m | 10:50PM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM0.40m | 00:26AM0.48m | 2:26PM0.32m | 1:26AM0.42m | 3:02PM0.25m | 2:12AM0.34m | 3:33PM0.18m | 2:50AM0.27m | 4:01PM0.13m | 3:26AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.09m | 4:01AM0.16m | 4:53PM0.07m | 4:37AM0.14m | |||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 20 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
71 | 174 | 125 | 111 | 77 | 48 | 142 | 129 | 144 | 84 | 186 | 336 | 655 | 784 | 970 | 4939 | 5025 | 3313 | 2598 | 2212 | 2103 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | NW 15 | NW 15 | — |
6 | 115 | 75 | 69 | 46 | 49 | 19 | 51 | 101 | 54 | 71 | 84 | 17 | 38 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 11 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 15 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | 34 | 90 | 28 | 26 | 46 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 123 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — |
399 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 145 | 50 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 70 | 0 | 13 | 120 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 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.
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.











