Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.5°C
1.3° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) 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+) 9PM (Wed 16th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
1
2
2
3
0
3
4
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
1.6
SW
7
1.2
SW
7
0.7
WSW
11
1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.4
SW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
10
2.1
WSW
11
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
0.9
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
94
208
135
107
274
176
226
180
157
239
587
366
281
596
1056
3126
1789
929
604
182
Wind (km/h)
5
S
15
SW
5
SSW
0
SE
15
NNW
5
N
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
5
WNW
15
NW
10
N
5
NNW
0
W
15
S
10
S
25
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
20
SSW
5
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:23PM0.89m
2:48AM1.17m
3:11PM0.77m
3:42AM1.09m
4:26PM0.68m
5:00AM1.04m
6:34PM0.66m
6:32AM1.04m
8:07PM0.71m
7:43AM1.10m
8:50PM0.78m
8:33AM1.17m
9:22PM0.86m
Low Tide
8:06PM0.34m
9:38AM0.39m
8:42PM0.43m
11:05AM0.45m
9:36PM0.51m
12:52PM0.44m
11:20PM0.55m
2:06PM0.38m
00:59AM0.52m
2:51PM0.31m
2:02AM0.45m
3:23PM0.24m
2:47AM0.36m
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7:43
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:37
7:37
7:35
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7:37
7:37
7:38
7:39
7:39
7:40
7:42
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Temp °C
17
17
15
15
15
14
17
16
16
17
16
14
15
16
15
16
16
14
16
17
16
Feels °C
16
15
15
14
13
14
17
14
15
16
14
13
14
16
13
13
12
12
14
13
14
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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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