
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 6,262 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Ritoque.
We’ve got a mixed bag over the next 16 days. The main story is a pulse of solid, long-period SW groundswell moving in, but the wind is going to be a bit of a tease for most of it. The water is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than we’d normally expect for this time of year, so don't forget the extra rubber.
The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Friday morning, July 10th. There’s a clean 5ft SW swell with a 13-second period rolling in, but the wind is light cross from the south. It’s surfable, but that light cross-shore breeze will keep it from being perfect. The combined energy is moderate (1283). The afternoon goes downhill with the wind picking up and turning cross-onshore, making it choppy.
Saturday (July 11th) and Sunday (July 12th) are pretty similar – small, clean-ish waves around 4ft to 5ft, but that persistent cross-onshore wind from the SSW/SW won't give us the clean faces we want. The energy drops off a bit, especially Sunday.
Now, Monday July 13th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a new pulse of long-period groundswell from the WSW building in. The morning is a solid 5ft with a 19-second period – that’s proper long-period energy, and it shows in the strong wave energy (2126). The wind is still light cross-onshore, but the swell is powerful.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Tuesday morning, July 14th. The swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the WSW, with a 13-second period and strong energy (2739). The wind is dead glassy – a slight air from the SSW. That’s as clean as it gets. Now, a word of caution: 10ft is big, and this is an exposed beach. This is strictly for experienced surfers only. Beginners, stay on the sand. The strong energy and glassy conditions are a recipe for some serious, open-face waves, but it will be a big, powerful day.
The rest of the week is a comedown. Wednesday (July 15th) afternoon sees a drop to 5ft and glassy conditions again, which is a solid session. The energy is moderate (611). Thursday (July 16th) is smaller and the wind turns messy. Friday July 17th is a write-off – a massive, wind-affected mess from a strong NW wind. Strong breeze and near-gale conditions will shred the surf.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday July 18th has big 10ft SW swell, but onshore winds will keep it bumpy. Sunday July 19th afternoon is a nice surprise – glassy winds and a clean 5ft SW swell (1037 energy). That’s a nice, clean session. Monday July 20th and Tuesday July 21st offer some glassy to light offshore mornings with decent 4ft to 6ft SW swell. Wednesday July 22nd and Thursday July 23rd are smaller, with light winds, but the swell fades. The last few days are small and clean, but really just ankle-snappers.
So, to sum it up: the best bet is Tuesday morning, July 14th for the big, glassy, powerful swell if you’ve got the skills. The secondary pick is the glassy afternoon on Wednesday, July 15th, and the clean Sunday afternoon on July 19th. There are a few days with no real recommendations – the gaps are mostly the afternoons on the poor-wind days and the really small days at the end.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
880 | 632 | 555 | 742 | 774 | 607 | 465 | 479 | 394 | 1724 | 3048 | 3826 | 2723 | 2170 | 1536 | 876 | 573 | 240 | 324 | 199 | 1367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:38PM0.83m | 7:18AM1.33m | 7:53PM0.84m | 8:16AM1.45m | 8:56PM0.87m | 9:11AM1.56m | 9:51PM0.91m | 10:03AM1.63m | 10:41PM0.96m | 10:52AM1.66m | 11:29PM0.99m | 11:39AM1.63m | 00:17AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:06PM0.34m | 00:26AM0.28m | 2:14PM0.23m | 1:28AM0.24m | 3:12PM0.12m | 2:25AM0.18m | 4:04PM0.03m | 3:20AM0.13m | 4:52PM-0.03m | 4:12AM0.08m | 5:39PM-0.06m | 5:02AM0.07m | 6:23PM-0.05m | ||||||||
7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 |
880 | 632 | 555 | 742 | 774 | 607 | 465 | 479 | 394 | 1724 | 3048 | 3826 | 2723 | 2170 | 1536 | 876 | 573 | 240 | 324 | 199 | 1367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | WNW 14 | NW 14 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 15 |
403 | 344 | 279 | 270 | 125 | 120 | 81 | 56 | 56 | 342 | 253 | — | — | — | 20 | 8 | 31 | 92 | 57 | 65 | 191 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 11 | NW 11 | W 15 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 11 |
— | — | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 35 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 17 | 81 | 138 | 60 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 |
— | 12 | 26 | 28 | 114 | 120 | 62 | 50 | 38 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 35 | — | — | — | 3 | 98 | 431 | 1415 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 64 | 0 | 9 | 64 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 308 | 16 |
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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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