Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.1° C
1.0° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,958 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 19th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s in store for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water is sitting at 57°, which is about 2° above average for this time of year. Not a big deal for a wetsuit, but if you’re paddling out in a spring suit, you’ll notice the difference.

Right now, the surf is quiet. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until the 12th of August, Wednesday afternoon. That’s a small 3 ft WSW groundswell, running at 18 seconds, with a cross-on breeze. The water’s moving, but the wave energy is moderate (668) and the wind is light enough that it’s not a total washout, but the forecast says it’s marginal. You’ll be scratching for a decent one.

Thursday the 13th starts with a bit more size – 4 ft from the WSW, 16 seconds – but it’s still cross-shore and a little messy. The combined energy is up to 814, so there’s some push, but it’s not clean. Thursday afternoon gets worse with rain and a stronger cross-on. Best to wait.

Friday the 14th is small and limp. The surf drops off.

The standout in the first week comes on Saturday the 15th of August. Early morning, the swell is 5 ft from the west, 10 seconds, with a light cross-off wind. The water’s clean, the energy is moderate (796), and the forecast calls for very good surf conditions. This is the one to circle. It’s a beach break, so the shorter period means the waves won’t be too wonky. Saturday afternoon it backs off to 3 ft but it’s still clean – a nice session if you want to stay out longer.

Sunday the 16th starts okay but the wind picks up hard in the afternoon – 16 mph cross-shore – turning it into a choppy mess. Not worth it.

The 17th and 18th are a mixed bag. Monday the 17th has a 7 ft SW swell, but the period is only 8 seconds and the wind is cross. The energy is high (829) but the quality is low. It’s a messy, short-period chop. Tuesday the 18th, however, shows a big spike in energy (1266) with a 4 ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds. The wind is light cross-shore, and the swell direction matches the optimum SW. This is a classic long-period groundswell – better for a point or reef, but at a beach break like Ritoque, it might break too straight. Still, the conditions are good enough to call it a solid option.

Wednesday the 19th brings a bigger 7 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with onshore wind in the morning. The energy is massive (2067). That’s a lot of power, but the wind is light and variable, so it could be a lumpy mess. For experts only if it cleans up.

The second standout is Saturday the 22nd of August. Morning session: 7 ft from the SW, 10 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze. The forecast says very good, clean conditions. The energy is 737 – moderate – but the wind is right, and the swell direction is perfect. That’s a fun, punchy beach break for intermediate surfers. Not too big, not too small.

After that, the surf fades through the 23rd and 24th. The 24th has a tiny 2 ft SSW groundswell at 15 seconds with glassy conditions in the morning. Pretty, but small.

The last week of the forecast is a series of average or marginal days. The 25th through the 27th offer small groundswells, mostly cross-shore winds, and moderate energy. Nothing to get excited about. The 27th has a 4 ft WSW swell with a clean cross-off breeze, but it’s marginal.

There’s a long gap from the 17th to the 18th that’s basically a write-off, and then another gap after the 22nd where the quality drops off hard. If you’re looking for the best of the best, aim for Saturday the 15th of August for the cleanest, most fun waves, and Saturday the 22nd of August for a bit more size and power. Both are your best bets.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the N by Mon night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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768
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437
236
302
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:26PM1.04m
10:36AM1.60m
11:08PM1.11m
11:18AM1.55m
11:49PM1.16m
11:58AM1.45m
00:29AM1.19m
12:37PM1.30m
1:10AM1.19m
1:17PM1.15m
1:52AM1.17m
1:59PM0.99m
2:40AM1.13m
Low Tide
4:33PM-0.05m
4:04AM0.06m
5:12PM-0.06m
4:52AM0.04m
5:48PM-0.04m
5:38AM0.07m
6:23PM0.01m
6:25AM0.14m
6:57PM0.09m
7:13AM0.23m
7:30PM0.19m
8:07AM0.33m
8:05PM0.29m
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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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