Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 6,270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. 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+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s cookin’ for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some serious firepower waiting for us if we’re patient.
The first few days are pretty flat and messy. Saturday the 22nd has a weak 3ft swell from the WSW with a period of 10 seconds, but it’s cross-shore wind and the energy is only 316 – that’s weak. The water is 57°F which is about average for this time of year. Sunday the 23rd isn’t any better, with a 3ft SW swell but a short period of 8 seconds and a gentle breeze making it choppy. Monday the 24th offers a tiny window with a glassy afternoon – 2ft of SSW swell, but the period is a long 12 seconds, giving it a bit of shape. The energy is 192, still weak. It’s surfable but very ordinary.
Tuesday the 25th is a write-off, and Wednesday the 26th morning sees the swell start to build. A 5ft WSW swell with a 12-second period and cross-shore wind gives us some proper energy at 754. It’s marginal, but it’s getting there. The afternoon gets ruined by a 30 km/h wind, so that’s a no-go.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Thursday the 27th is a beast, but it’s for experts only. We’re looking at a 10ft WSW swell with a 13-second period on the morning glass-off. The combined energy is 4829, which is very strong. However, the swell is too big for this break, so only the most experienced chargers should even think about it. The afternoon is nearly as big at 12ft, but the wind goes cross-on.
Friday the 28th is the real standout. The morning is glassy and the swell drops to 8ft from the WSW, with a 14-second period. The energy is 2637. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon stays glassy with the same size and a 13-second period. This is the best on offer – clean, powerful, and long-period groundswell. Be aware that this long period stuff can make beach breaks a bit straight, but Ritoque can handle it.
Saturday the 29th morning is still good, with a 7ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is 1161. After that, the wind picks up and the swell tails off. Sunday the 30th morning has a glassy 5ft swell with an 11-second period and no wind – calm conditions. It’s a nice, clean option for intermediates.
The second week gets a bit messy again. Monday the 31st has a 6ft swell but the wind is choppy by the afternoon. Tuesday the 1st of September is similar. Wednesday the 2nd of September sees a jump in energy with a 6ft SW swell and a 20-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, giving it serious grunt (energy 3215), but the cross-on wind keeps it from being perfect. Thursday the 3rd has 7ft WSW swell at 16 seconds, but again, cross-on wind. The rest of the week fades into mediocrity with 5ft to 8ft swells but poor wind. The long-range standout from the 27th and 28th remains the real highlight, but it’s a promise that’s a week away, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
147 | 125 | 108 | 77 | 49 | 142 | 129 | 144 | 123 | 268 | 336 | 737 | 784 | 1738 | 2667 | 5898 | 3731 | 2629 | 2211 | 1622 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 7:23PM0.71m | 7:20AM1.14m | 8:16PM0.76m | 8:09AM1.21m | 8:52PM0.82m | 8:48AM1.29m | 9:22PM0.88m | 9:22AM1.35m | 9:51PM0.95m | 9:54AM1.39m | 10:20PM1.01m | 10:25AM1.40m | 10:50PM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:26AM0.48m | 2:26PM0.32m | 1:26AM0.42m | 3:02PM0.25m | 2:12AM0.34m | 3:33PM0.18m | 2:50AM0.27m | 4:01PM0.13m | 3:26AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.09m | 4:01AM0.16m | 4:53PM0.07m | 4:37AM0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
134 | 125 | 108 | 77 | 47 | 142 | 129 | 144 | 99 | 268 | 336 | 737 | 784 | 1738 | 2667 | 5898 | 3731 | 2629 | 2211 | 1622 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | — | WSW 16 | — | — | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 |
147 | 74 | 69 | 46 | 49 | 19 | 51 | 101 | 54 | 61 | 88 | 17 | 38 | — | 2162 | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 11 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
35 | 90 | 42 | 26 | 46 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 123 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 79 | 11 | 0 | 70 | 70 | 0 | 5 | 120 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











