Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
16.4°C
2.4° 

Ritoque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ritoque surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,558 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 (Oct 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 24th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 24th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 25th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
2
2
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2
3
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2
2
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3
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
2
SW
14
2.1
SW
7
1.6
SW
8
1.5
SW
8
1.5
SW
8
1.7
SW
8
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
15
1.2
WSW
12
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1044
839
814
878
865
437
802
990
637
495
1558
432
308
250
264
373
366
394
456
390
509
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNW
10
W
10
S
20
WSW
10
S
10
SSE
20
SW
10
S
10
S
20
SW
5
SSW
5
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
5
NNW
15
NNW
0
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:08PM1.03m
9:02AM1.16m
9:37PM1.15m
9:40AM1.17m
10:08PM1.28m
10:19AM1.17m
10:41PM1.39m
11:00AM1.14m
11:17PM1.47m
11:42AM1.09m
11:57PM1.52m
12:27PM1.01m
00:42AM1.52m
Low Tide
2:57PM0.19m
2:58AM0.32m
3:24PM0.14m
3:40AM0.22m
3:51PM0.11m
4:20AM0.14m
4:21PM0.09m
5:03AM0.07m
4:53PM0.09m
5:47AM0.04m
5:27PM0.11m
6:35AM0.04m
6:05PM0.14m
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Temp °C
17
17
16
16
16
14
15
15
14
18
19
16
16
16
15
17
17
16
16
17
15
Feels °C
15
15
16
13
12
11
12
11
12
15
17
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16
15
14
16
15
15
16
16
16
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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.

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