Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 899 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, so right off the bat, the news ain't great for the next week or so. We've got a real patchy run ahead. The early days are mostly a write-off, with onshore winds messing up the lines and only a few fleeting moments where things might look half-decent. It’s not until we get into the second week that things start to show a bit of promise.
Monday the 31st is the only real glimmer in the immediate outlook. We’ve got a clean, glassy morning with 3 mph winds from the WNW making for some silky conditions. Swell is 4.3 ft from the WSW with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 556. That's a solid combo for an intermediate session. It’ll be a stunner of a morning, but unfortunately the wind turns cross-on in the arvo and the quality drops right off.
From there it's a bit of a desert. Tuesday the 1st through to Saturday the 7th is a real grind. We’re stuck with cross-onshore winds every day, mostly from the SW or SSW, blowing between 6 and 16 mph. The swell stays in the 2.6 ft to 5.9 ft range, but with these winds, it’s going to be choppy and messy. The wave energy climbs into the moderate range, hitting 955 on Thursday arvo and even reaching 1415 on the Saturday morning, but it’s no good for us if it’s blown out. It's the kind of setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Now, the tide starts to turn on Sunday the 13th. This is the standout of the entire forecast. Sunday morning we get another dose of glassy magic, with a 3 mph wind from the NW. The swell holds at 3.9 ft from the SW, but the period stretches out to 14 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 734. For a point break like Ritoque, that long period could really line things up nicely. This is the one to pencil in.
After that, the outlook is a bit mixed again. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th have some potential with lighter winds, but the quality is still questionable. Tuesday morning the 15th sees a bump in swell to 6.2 ft from the W with a 11-second period, and the energy jumps to 1331. If the wind behaves, that could be a ripper, but it's a long way off, so keep your fingers crossed.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
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644 | 454 | 416 | 167 | 253 | 433 | 350 | 392 | 366 | 284 | 527 | 503 | 889 | 545 | 458 | 367 | 455 | 616 | 589 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:53PM1.19m | 12:01PM1.23m | 00:28AM1.22m | 12:38PM1.12m | 1:08AM1.23m | 1:20PM0.99m | 1:57AM1.21m | 2:13PM0.86m | 2:59AM1.19m | 3:31PM0.75m | 4:20AM1.19m | 5:22PM0.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:53AM0.16m | 6:13PM0.12m | 6:36AM0.21m | 6:43PM0.18m | 7:27AM0.28m | 7:18PM0.25m | 8:32AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.32m | 10:02AM0.39m | 9:07PM0.39m | 11:47AM0.36m | 10:43PM0.42m | |||||||
— | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 18 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 18 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 8 | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 8 |
644 | 454 | 416 | 167 | 253 | 208 | 164 | 106 | 366 | 180 | 527 | 503 | 889 | 545 | 458 | 367 | 251 | 616 | 227 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 18 | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | — | — | SW 24 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | WSW 12 | SW 16 |
41 | 42 | 76 | 119 | 203 | 33 | 350 | 392 | 28 | 284 | 145 | 213 | — | — | 22 | 341 | 455 | 247 | 589 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 12 | — | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | SW 12 |
59 | 60 | 117 | 35 | 35 | 65 | 2 | 11 | — | 89 | 143 | 80 | — | — | — | 224 | 373 | — | 209 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 10 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 13 | 433 | 69 | 80 | 160 | 105 | 64 | 159 | 208 | 383 | 446 | — | 336 | 334 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 22 | 325 | 9 | 22 | 178 | 9 | 9 | 325 | 9 | 178 | 420 | 9 | 22 | 9 | 9 |
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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.











