Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.7° C
1.0° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,939 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 8th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 8th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of SW groundswell lining up for Ritoque, and the water is sittin’ at a nippy 55°F, which is a bit colder than what we usually expect this time of year – so you might want an extra layer.

The standout window opens on Thursday morning, July 9th. We’re lookin’ at a 7ft SW swell with a 13-second period, building some decent energy. But the real magic is Thursday afternoon – the wind goes glassy, the swell drops just a touch to 5ft from the SW with a nice 14-second period, and the energy is solid. This is the pick of the first week. Conditions will be clean, lined-up, and should offer some proper long rides. It’ll be a low-key crowd scene, which is a bonus.

The glassy conditions hang in there for Friday morning, July 10th, too. You’ve got a 6ft SSW swell, a 13-second period, and with that glassy surface, it’ll be worth gettin’ the early session in before the wind picks up in the arvo. By Saturday the 11th, the swell bumps up to 8ft, but the wind starts gettin’ messy – that morning is still worth a paddle, but it’ll be a bit lumpy.

Then we hit a bit of a lull from Sunday the 12th through Monday the 13th. The swell drops back, and most sessions are marginal. There’s a window on Monday afternoon with a 5ft SW swell and glassy wind, but the energy’s low – worth it if you’re desperate for a wet suit rinse.

Things fire back up in a big way on Tuesday, July 14th. This is the real standout of the whole forecast. Tuesday morning serves up a 6ft WSW swell with a very long 14-second period, glassy as a mirror, and a huge energy reading. Tuesday afternoon gets even bigger – 8ft from the same direction, 15-second period, and energy goes through the roof. The wind stays glassy. This is proper groundswell, and at that size, it’s better suited for experienced surfers, but the quality will be off the charts. The WSW direction is a good match for the break, so expect long, powerful walls.

Wednesday the 15th hangs in there, still glassy, with solid 7ft+ WSW swell. Thursday the 16th drops off to a knee-to-waist high 3ft swell, but with glassy conditions and a long 15-second period, it’ll be a fun cruise if you’re not after power.

We get another solid, but messy, pulse on Friday the 17th – 10ft from the WNW, but the wind is howlin’ at 22 mph, makin’ it a choppy mess. That one’s a pass. Saturday the 18th sees 12ft of NW swell, which is way too big for this spot and with lumpy cross-shore wind.

The second week’s best bet is Sunday, July 19th. A 6ft SW swell with offshore wind from the East, clean as a whistle, and a decent 12-second period. It’s not as big as the 14th, but it’ll be clean and user-friendly.

After that, the forecast gets a bit wild – gale-force winds and stormy conditions blow through, with a few days of big, unmanageable swell. The very end of the run on Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd finally settles down, but it’s small and onshore.

Bottom line: Thursday afternoon July 9th and Tuesday July 14th are the ones to circle. The 14th is the heavyweight champion of this outlook.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SW
16
1.6
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15
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14
2.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
2.4
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2.3
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14
2.4
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13
1.8
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11
1.8
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1.8
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13
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13
1.4
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13
1.6
WSW
16
1.9
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
15
2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1265
1034
2939
1491
872
1449
961
711
494
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1998
1863
712
609
1060
841
689
1210
1449
2558
2158
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
S
5
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
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10
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15
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20
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High Tide
4:02PM0.94m
5:13AM1.11m
5:17PM0.87m
6:16AM1.21m
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
Low Tide
10:19AM0.47m
10:28PM0.28m
11:46AM0.43m
11:25PM0.29m
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
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Feels °C
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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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