Ritoque Surf Break

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Issued: 7 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.6° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,580 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s 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 (Jul 04) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5PM. 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+) 5PM (Sat 4th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 4th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 5th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming at Ritoque over the next couple of weeks, but you’ll need your wits about you to pick the right sessions. The water’s sitting at 55°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – throw an extra layer on.

The first bit of action kicks off Saturday morning, the 4th of July. It's a modest start with 3ft of SW swell running at a long 19 seconds, but the cross-shore breeze is only light. The combined energy is sitting at 1014 – moderate. It’s more of a warm-up than a highlight, but you’ll find a few clean waves if you’re keen.

Saturday afternoon, the 4th, is where we see a real step up. Swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, period at 18 seconds, and the breeze goes cross-offshore with a gentle strength. The energy kicks up to 1587, making for clean, well-shaped lines – excellent for those with some experience. This is a standout session.

Sunday morning, the 5th, is arguably the best of the near-term. We’ve got 7ft of SW swell, 16-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is a strong 2442, and conditions are clean. This one’s for experienced surfers, as the size is pushing into the too-big-for-beginners zone. The long period means sets will have some punch and the gaps between them; Ritoque, being an exposed beach setup, might see those waves breaking a bit straight, so pick your peak.

Sunday afternoon takes a turn – the swell bumps to 8ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore and strengthens to 12 mph, making it choppy. Avoid that one.

Monday morning, the 6th of July, is a gem. Glassy conditions – absolute zero wind – with a 7ft SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is strong at 1705, and the surf is clean as a whistle. This is a top contender for the best session of the whole outlook, especially for experienced surfers.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a mixed bag. Tuesday the 7th morning gives you clean, glassy conditions again with 4ft SW swell and light energy (751), but it’s on the smaller side. Most of the following days are plagued by cross-onshore winds and chop, with marginal conditions until Thursday the 16th.

Now, for the long-range standouts – and they’re worth waiting for. Thursday morning, the 16th of July, brings a solid 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a combined energy of 3338 – that’s strong. Winds are light cross-onshore, but early on Friday the 17th you get similar size (8ft, SW, 16 seconds, 3137 energy) with a light cross-onshore breeze. These are expert-only in size and have some chop, but the power is undeniable.

The absolute last highlight is Saturday morning, the 18th of July. The swell drops back to 5ft from the SW, but the wind goes glassy again. It’s clean and user-friendly for experienced surfers, with moderate energy (1140). A nice way to finish the run.

Overall, the first week has the most potential. Monday the 6th is your best bet for clean, powerful waves. Saturday afternoon the 18th is a promising end to the outlook, but less certain this far out. Crowds at Ritoque are “sometimes” an issue, so expect company on those good days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
1
4
4
3
1
3
2
4
3
3
4
2
1
4
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
17
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
723
1373
1972
2297
2580
2185
1692
1325
810
659
606
1118
1551
1212
978
769
1110
1110
1005
743
450
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NE
10
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSW
15
SE
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
E
10
SW
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
ENE
15
SW
15
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
Wind State
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:01PM1.29m
1:45AM0.88m
1:37PM1.22m
2:28AM0.91m
2:16PM1.13m
3:17AM0.96m
3:03PM1.04m
4:12AM1.02m
4:02PM0.94m
5:13AM1.11m
5:17PM0.87m
6:16AM1.21m
6:38PM0.83m
Low Tide
7:49PM0.19m
7:09AM0.36m
8:22PM0.21m
7:58AM0.41m
8:58PM0.24m
9:01AM0.45m
9:39PM0.26m
10:19AM0.47m
10:28PM0.28m
11:46AM0.43m
11:25PM0.29m
1:06PM0.34m
00:26AM0.28m
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7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:53
5:54
 mm
2
3
Temp °C
12
12
12
14
17
15
17
16
15
17
16
14
16
16
16
15
16
13
15
17
16
Feels °C
8
8
9
11
13
11
13
12
13
14
12
12
12
11
13
13
13
12
13
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
15
1.4
SW
17
1.8
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
723
1373
1972
2297
2580
2185
1692
1325
810
659
606
1118
1551
1212
743
636
1110
1110
1005
743
450
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
W
8
0.8
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.6
SW
4
0.4
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
W
12
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
11
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
Energy kJ
74
214
196
145
70
14
13
68
231
422
407
774
978
769
520
342
277
295
240
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
4
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
217
12
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.9
SW
4
0.7
SSW
4
Energy kJ
16
18
27
33
24
27
24
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
11
0
0
0
325
0
0
22
9
0
70
0
9
22
0
178
9
0
22
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
7
9
5
7
5
5
4
8
4
5
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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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