Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s happening at Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a couple of standout windows, but you’ll need to be patient and pick your moments. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

First up, Thursday morning (September 10th) is a solid shout. We’re looking at clean 3ft swell from the SW, with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a real treat – the ocean will be smooth as butter. The combined energy is moderate at 368. It’s not going to be huge, but it’ll be fun and clean.

Then, Friday morning (September 11th) is also worth a look. The swell is similar at 3ft from the SW, with a 12-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off, keeping things clean. The energy is a bit less at 304, but the conditions are right for a good session.

The real standout, though, is Sunday morning (September 13th). We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a 9-second period, combined energy of 657, and glassy conditions. The wind is light from the east, which is offshore for this spot. This is the best call of the forecast – clean, punchy waves, and the size is in that sweet spot for intermediates. The crowd factor is "sometimes", so expect a few others with the same idea, but it’s worth it.

Monday morning (September 14th) is also very good. A 4ft SW swell, 15-second period (longer period groundswell, so it’ll have more punch and better shape, though at a beach break it might be a bit lined up), and clean cross-off wind. The energy is high at 992, so you’ll feel the power.

After that, things get a bit shakier. The afternoons bring onshore wind and chop, and the mornings are often too small or wind-affected. We’ve got a big gap of several days with no solid recommendations. You’ll see a few clean mornings, like Wednesday September 16th with a small 3ft glassy swell, but it’s tiny. The real action picks up again on Saturday September 19th morning, with a 7ft SW swell, but it’s crossed-up and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s more of a challenge than a treat. That’s a size that’s only for experienced surfers, too.

The last clear window looks like Wednesday morning September 23rd, with a 3ft clean cross-off, and then Thursday morning September 24th with glassy conditions and a 3ft swell. Both are small but clean.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Sunday morning September 13th, with Saturday and Monday mornings as solid backups. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain. Keep an eye on the wind, because the afternoons are mostly a write-off.

Rusty.

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