
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with 957 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Right, let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, kicking off Monday the 7th of September. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nice little bonus. The first week is where the real action is. Monday morning sees a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSE at 3 mph, making for some seriously nice lines. The combined swell energy is moderate at 778, and the conditions are clean. That’s your standout session of the whole outlook. If you can only get one paddle, make it Monday morning. It won’t be too big for intermediates, but the quality is there.
Tuesday the 8th is another beauty. Morning glass-off – literally no wind – with a clean 5ft SW swell, period at 13 seconds, and moderate energy (773). It’ll be glassy perfection. Another top pick. Wednesday and Thursday mornings are a step down in size but still fun. Thursday morning is glassy with 3ft and a good 13-second period. The afternoons turn onshore and get messy, so mornings are the call.
The second week gets a bit more mixed. There’s a notable window from Saturday the 12th through to Monday the 14th. Saturday morning has a clean 4ft SW swell (8-second period – shorter, but the wind is light cross-off), and Sunday the 13th morning looks even better: 5ft SW, period dropping to 8 seconds but still clean, with moderate energy (605). That Sunday morning is a solid call. Monday the 14th morning has a longer-period groundswell (15 seconds) at 4ft from the SW. That’ll produce longer lines, but with a cross-shore wind, it might wall up a bit. The energy is strong (857).
After the 14th, wind really messes things up. There’s a big gap of poor afternoons and onshore slop. By Wednesday the 16th, we’re looking at smaller chop. Thursday the 17th is a real low point – glassy, sure, but only 2ft of weak swell. That’s a couple of days of nothing much. Then, looking way out to Saturday the 19th of September, we get a glassy morning with a 5ft SW swell (8-second period) and moderate energy (433). That’s a promising little pulse, but we’re over a week away, so it’s a “keep an eye on it” situation. The following Sunday the 20th morning also has clean 5ft SW.
Overall, lap up the first few mornings – Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are the absolute best. After that, stick to the morning windows and you’ll find clean waves.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 18 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
778 | 886 | 758 | 683 | 480 | 335 | 297 | 469 | 342 | 336 | 400 | 370 | 282 | 273 | 176 | 186 | 306 | 358 | 306 | 444 | 683 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:00PM0.86m | 9:02AM1.41m | 9:46PM0.97m | 9:51AM1.47m | 10:27PM1.07m | 10:34AM1.49m | 11:05PM1.17m | 11:14AM1.47m | 11:41PM1.25m | 11:52AM1.39m | 00:16AM1.30m | 12:29PM1.29m | 00:51AM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.16m | 2:24AM0.28m | 3:49PM0.07m | 3:21AM0.18m | 4:28PM0.00m | 4:10AM0.10m | 5:03PM-0.03m | 4:55AM0.05m | 5:36PM-0.03m | 5:39AM0.04m | 6:07PM0.01m | 6:22AM0.07m | 6:37PM0.07m | ||||||||
7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 20 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 16 |
778 | 886 | 758 | 683 | 480 | 335 | 297 | 469 | 342 | 336 | 400 | 370 | 282 | 273 | 176 | 186 | 64 | 358 | 306 | 304 | 683 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 6 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 5 | NW 12 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
— | — | 89 | 90 | 121 | 173 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 52 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 14 | 137 | 10 | 72 | 293 | 444 | 595 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 12 | SW 15 | — | — | NW 12 | — | W 13 | NW 11 | SW 20 | NW 12 | WSW 18 | NW 12 | SW 20 | NW 12 | SW 13 | WSW 15 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 55 | — | — | 6 | — | 4 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 30 | 5 | 102 | 6 | 28 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SW 6 | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | SW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 65 | — | 36 | 45 | — | 12 | 37 | — | 306 | — | — | — | 201 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 494 | 9 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 9 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 358 | 9 | 0 | 379 | 9 | 0 | 494 | 9 |
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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.










