Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Ritoque. We’ve got a solid run of surf over the next 16 days, but you’ve gotta be patient and pick your moments. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 58°, which is a nice little bonus.

The window kicks off on Wednesday, September 9th, with a clean 4 ft SW swell rolling in. The morning is the pick with a light cross-offshore breeze keeping things tidy. Combined wave energy is moderate (448). By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it gets a bit messy, so make sure you get out early.

Thursday the 10th is a pure glass-off in the morning. That 3 ft SW swell with a nice 13-second period and zero wind is about as good as it gets for a smaller day. The water will be like a mirror. Thursday afternoon, the onshore wind comes back, so it’s a morning-only mission.

Friday the 11th morning is another clean one, with a 3 ft SW swell (12 seconds) and a light cross-offshore breeze. Pretty fun. Saturday the 12th sees a jump in size to 7 ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds, making it a bit crumbly and less powerful. The morning is rideable with a light cross-shore, but it’s not the best of the week.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday the 13th morning. The swell is 5 ft from the SW, but it’s the conditions that make it special. You’ve got a light offshore breeze from the East, clean lines, and the wave energy is strong (649). This is a morning for the intermediate crew to get after it. Sunday afternoon, the wind goes straight onshore and the swell shifts to a very long period 18-second groundswell, which can be tricky at a beach break like Ritoque – it might break too straight.

Monday the 14th morning is another absolute gem. Glassy conditions, 4 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is peaking at a very strong 999. This is a proper groundswell with shape. Get it while it’s clean.

The following week, from the 15th through the 17th, the surf stays in the 2 ft to 4 ft range with mostly clean mornings. Keep an eye on Tuesday the 15th morning – glassy 4 ft WSW swell. Nice.

The real fireworks show up the week after. Saturday the 19th sees a serious pulse of 7 ft SW swell, but it’s onshore wind all day. The wave energy is very strong (1174), but it’s going to be a washing machine. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than anything else.

Then, on Thursday the 24th morning, we get a final treat. A glassy 6 ft W swell with a 10-second period arrives. The wave energy is strong (740), and with the wind completely off, this could be a proper session. It’s far out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it’s promising.

So, the best on offer? Sunday the 13th morning for the clean offshore wind and strong energy, and Monday the 14th morning for the glassy, long-period groundswell. Don’t sleep on them.

Rusty.

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