Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, though the first few days are a mixed bag of clean windows and messy stretches. The standout session lands on Friday morning, July 3rd, with glassy conditions and a clean, long-period SW swell of 4ft at 13 seconds. The water’s sitting about average for this time of year, and the combined swell energy is moderate at 566 – not huge, but with that period and no wind, the waves will be well-shaped and easy to get into. It’s a fairly consistent break here, and crowds are sometimes around, so you might have a few out, but it’ll be worth the paddle.

Friday afternoon drops off quickly to just 1ft, so don’t bother. Saturday July 4th morning is choppy, but the afternoon turns on with a clean offshore from the east at 12 mph and 5ft SW swell at 18 seconds – that’s a groundswell with decent energy (1516). That’s good for experienced surfers, as it’s firm and punchy. Sunday July 5th morning stays clean with 7ft SW swell at 16 seconds and a light cross-offshore breeze – this one’s got strong energy (2409) and will be pumping for those who can handle it.

From there, we go into a choppier stretch through Monday and Tuesday, with onshore winds mushing up the shape. Wednesday July 8th morning turns glassy again, with 5ft SW swell at 15 seconds – that’s a clean, solid session for strong intermediates and above. Energy’s in the moderate-strong range (1398). Thursday July 9th is a real highlight: both morning and afternoon are glassy, with 6ft to 6ft SW swell and periods 12-13 seconds. The afternoon especially is glassy, clean, and the energy is high (1577) – this is the best run of the whole forecast. Get in the water.

Saturday July 11th morning offers another clean window with 4ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and a cross-offshore breeze – good shape and moderate energy (1363). After a few days of smaller, choppier surf, Thursday July 16th morning is glassy with 5ft SSW swell at 14 seconds (1538 energy) – great for a solid session. Thursday afternoon and Friday July 17th see swells crank up to 12ft, which is too big for this break and only for the most experienced. Friday afternoon settles down to 7ft with glassy winds and very strong energy (3218) – a good expert window.

For the second week, highlights are Thursday July 16th morning and Friday July 17th afternoon – both clean with good swell, but the 17th will be big and powerful.

Best on offer: Thursday July 9th morning and afternoon – glassy conditions, 6-6ft SW swell, lots of energy, and clean faces. That’s the one to mark on the calendar.

Rusty.

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