Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’m callin’ it straight off the charts. We’ve got a mixed bag comin’ up at Ritoque over the next couple of weeks, but there are a couple of sessions that’ll have you paddling hard if you time it right.

Alright, let’s kick it off. The first real window of opportunity hits us on Wednesday the 12th in the afternoon. It’s a bit of a slow start before that. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are pretty average, with messy winds and marginal conditions, so you’re better off waiting. But Wednesday arvo, the wind drops to glassy, and we get a clean 3ft swell from the WSW with a very long 18-second period. That’s a groundswell with serious energy (690), perfect for a point or reef setup, and the glassy conditions mean it’s smooth as. It’s not huge, but for a mid-week session, that’s a beauty.

Moving on, Saturday the 15th is another standout. Morning sees a glassy 4ft W swell (513) with clean conditions, and the afternoon brings a glassy 3ft SW swell with a long 16-second period (692). That’s a full day of good, clean waves if you can get out there.

Now, heads up for the following week. Sunday the 16th afternoon goes glassy again with a 6ft SW swell, but the period is short at 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly. Still, clean. Then Monday the 17th morning looks prime: clear skies, a light offshore wind from the SE, and a 6ft SW groundswell with a short 8-second period. The energy is moderate (845), and it’s clean. It’s a solid size, but the short period means it’ll be punchy.

The real big ticket though is Wednesday the 19th afternoon. That’s the one to circle in your calendar. We’re talking 8ft from the WSW, with a very long 15-second period, glassy as a mirror, and the combined energy is cranking at 2628. That’s a powerful, clean groundswell – proper heavy stuff. It’s only for experienced surfers though, because at over 8ft, it’s a beast. But if you’ve got the skills, that’s the best session on offer.

The rest of the second week has some inconsistent offerings. Thursday the 20th morning looks okay with a 7ft WSW swell but cross-on wind, and then it gets blown out by the afternoon. Friday the 21st has some waist-high leftovers, but it’s nothing special. The last real spark is Tuesday the 25th morning – a tiny 2ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period and glassy conditions, but it’s small and the energy is weak (485). Not much to get stoked about.

So, to sum it up: if you’ve got a free afternoon, Wednesday the 12th is a clean little treat. But the absolute king swing is Wednesday the 19th afternoon – big, clean, and powerful. Don’t sleep on it, but know your limits.

Water temp is running about 58°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not freezing your toes off.

Rusty

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