Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a squiz at what's on offer for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.
The overall pattern is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a solid run of SW groundswell, but the onshore winds are going to mess with it plenty. The real sweet spots are the mornings, especially when we get that glassy or cross-off action. The water is sitting at 58°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice bonus.
The standout session is Monday morning, the 7th of September. We're looking at a clean 5ft SW swell with a solid 13-second period, and the wind is a light SSE cross-off. That's going to set up some nice, clean lines at Ritoque. The combined energy is pumping at 778 (moderate), and with that offshore wind, it's going to be proper.
Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, is another cracker. Glassy conditions, 5ft of SW groundswell at 13 seconds, and 773 (moderate) energy. That's a beautiful window for a session before the seabreeze kicks in.
We've got a few other mornings that are worth a mention. The 11th of September is glassy again with a 4ft SW swell, and the 13th of September has a tiny 2ft swell but with a very long 18-second period, and it's glassy. That's a sneaky good option for a longboard if you're patient.
Later in the window, on the 16th of September, Wednesday morning is looking good. 6ft of SW swell at 9 seconds, but it's glassy. That's a bit of size for a beach break, but the clean conditions will make it very surfable for intermediates and up. The energy is moderate at 557.
There's a bit of a gap in the middle where the afternoon winds just ruin it. The 12th, 14th, and 15th of September have some swell, but the onshore chop makes it a write-off.
Also, keep an eye on the 21st of September (Monday morning). It's a bit further out, so not as certain, but it has a 5ft SW swell at 12 seconds with a gentle cross-shore wind. The energy is solid at 930 (moderate). Could be a good one if the forecast holds.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | 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 | WSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 847 | 1155 | 778 | 886 | 758 | 683 | 480 | 335 | 297 | 469 | 342 | 336 | 400 | 376 | 367 | 273 | 247 | 415 | 299 | 190 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:58PM0.76m | 8:04AM1.32m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:15AM0.37m | 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 | ||||||||
 |  | | |  | |  | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | — | — | 8:56 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:48 | — | — |
 | 8:30 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | 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 | WSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 21 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 847 | 1155 | 778 | 886 | 758 | 683 | 480 | 335 | 297 | 469 | 342 | 336 | 400 | 376 | 367 | 273 | 247 | 415 | 71 | 183 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 6 | NW 12 | SW 5 | NW 11 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 262 | — | — | — | 89 | 90 | 121 | 173 | 55 | 6 | 6 | 44 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 30 | 48 | 26 | 100 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | — | NW 12 | — | NW 11 | SW 21 | NW 12 | WNW 7 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | — | 6 | — | 5 | 18 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 190 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 7 | SSW 3 | — | SW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 36 | 45 | — | 29 | — | — | 16 | 3 | — | 299 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 420 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 9 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 9 | 9 | 358 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Ritoque surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest