Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.5° C
0.9° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with W 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period. 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty.

Alright, let's have a look at what's coming up for Ritoque. The pattern starts off a bit slow, but the good news is there's plenty of action building, especially for the end of the week and into the next.

We kick off on Monday the 20th of July. The swell is a small 3.3 ft from the west with a solid 11-second period, giving a moderate wave energy of 404. The wind is a light cross-off from the NE, so it's clean enough for a paddle. The water temp is 54.5°, which is about 1.6° cooler than the average for this time of year, so nothing too unusual for a winter surf.

Tuesday the 21st is a write-off. The swell drops to 2.0 ft and the wind ramps up to a fresh 19 mph from the NNE, making it messy. It's a skip day.

Then things start to get interesting. Wednesday the 22nd is a standout. The morning has a 4.6 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the SE. Combined energy is a solid 600, so moderate. The surf is clean and should be a fun size for intermediate surfers. The afternoon gets even better with a 5.9 ft west swell, 11-second period, and a massive combined energy of 824. Glassy conditions again. This is a good day to be in the water.

Thursday the 23rd is still clean with a 3.9 ft west swell and glassy winds, but the energy drops to 368. It's a good, mellow day.

Friday the 24th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 6.2 ft west-southwest swell with cross-offshore winds, but the wave comment is marginal. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with cross-onshore winds. Not the best.

Saturday the 25th offers a glassy morning with a 4.3 ft west-southwest swell, 10-second period, and a combined energy of 669. Clean waves. The afternoon gets a bit dicey with a longer period 15-second groundswell at 2.3 ft, but the cross-onshore wind spoils it.

Sunday the 26th is a beauty. The morning glassy with a 3.9 ft west-southwest swell, 13-second period, and a combined energy of 889. The afternoon is even better: glassy, with a 2.6 ft west-southwest swell, but a very long 18-second period, giving a combined energy of 754. This long period groundswell will be peeling nicely, but it might be better for the point break setup here than a beach break.

Now, Monday the 27th of July is a real standout. The morning sees a solid 6.6 ft west swell with a 12-second period, and glassy conditions with zero wind. The combined energy is a strong 1718. This is excellent, but at 6.6 ft, it's getting into the range where it's more for experienced surfers. The afternoon is also glassy with a 5.9 ft west swell and 11-second period, energy at 1323. This is a top-shelf window.

Tuesday the 28th of July is another cracker. The morning has a 7.9 ft west-southwest swell, 12-second period, and a combined energy of 1817, with glassy winds. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. The afternoon holds a 7.5 ft swell with similar energy at 1707. Still glassy. This is a heavy session.

Wednesday the 29th of July keeps the momentum. The morning is glassy with a 5.9 ft west-southwest swell, 12-second period, and a combined energy of 1303. Excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns a bit onshore, so it gets a bit bumpy.

Thursday the 30th of July is a washout. The wind is a fresh 19 mph from the north, and the swell is small and messy. A skip day.

Friday the 31st of July is a bit of a tease. The morning has a 5.6 ft west swell, 13-second period, and a massive combined energy of 1779, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The afternoon gets bigger at 6.9 ft, but the wind is still onshore. It's powerful but not clean.

Saturday the 1st of August is a big one. The morning has a 9.8 ft west-northwest swell with a 12-second period, and a combined energy of 2877. The wind is cross-offshore, but the swell is too big for this break. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it's a risk. The afternoon is blown out.

Sunday the 2nd of August is similar. A 9.8 ft west swell with a combined energy of 2611, but the wind is cross. The size is just too much for a comfortable paddle.

Finally, Monday the 3rd of August brings a reprieve. The morning is glassy with a 5.6 ft west swell, 10-second period, and a combined energy of 804. Clean and fun.

The absolute best on offer? Wednesday the 22nd for the clean, fun size, and then Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Energy kJ
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248
157
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730
452
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251
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520
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228
394
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390
402
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High Tide
2:42PM1.09m
3:38AM1.07m
3:35PM0.94m
4:38AM1.08m
4:42PM0.82m
5:43AM1.10m
6:06PM0.75m
6:47AM1.13m
7:27PM0.74m
7:43AM1.18m
8:26PM0.77m
8:30AM1.25m
9:09PM0.80m
Low Tide
8:40AM0.35m
9:10PM0.22m
9:51AM0.42m
9:55PM0.31m
11:15AM0.46m
10:48PM0.38m
12:40PM0.44m
11:48PM0.42m
1:50PM0.39m
00:49AM0.42m
2:43PM0.32m
1:43AM0.39m
3:24PM0.26m
2:29AM0.34m
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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.

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