Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,990 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. 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+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with a look at what we’ve got.
It’s a slow burner, with one real standout window of quality for the experienced crew. The rest of the 16 days is mostly average to poor.
Right out of the gate, Friday afternoon the 28th at Ritoque is the best we’ll see. We’ve got a solid 8 ft swell rolling in from the WSW with a beefy 13-second period. The combined energy is pumping hard at 2283, real strong. And the kicker? The wind is glassy—dead clean—coming in light from the WNW. Water temps are about 57°, normal for the time of year. This is excellent surf, but that 8 ft is on the big side, so it’s really only for experienced surfers. It’s looking more like a kite-surfing setup for the rest of the beach.
Saturday morning the 29th drops to 6 ft WSW with a 12-second period, but that clean wind is gone, replaced by a light cross-onshore breeze (1071 combined energy). It’s still rideable but not clean. By Saturday afternoon the wind picks up to 12 mph from the SW, and it gets choppy and poor.
Sunday the 30th through to Monday the 2nd of September is a bit of a waste. Swells shrink from 6 ft down to 2 ft, with persistent cross-onshore winds. The period on the 2nd does jump to 18 seconds, a very long period groundswell, but with only a 2 ft swell and moderate cross-onshore wind, there’s no push and it’ll be messy. That long period will shut down on a beach break anyway.
The next date that catches my eye is Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell bumps back to 4 ft from the WSW with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is back up to 1040. The wind is light cross-shore, so the surface will have some slight chop but it’s a big improvement. Not a standout, but closer to a worthwhile session.
Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are smaller and more of the same.
Looking into the second week, conditions are still struggling. Sunday the 6th of September has a 5 ft SW swell with a 15-second period and light cross-onshore winds. It’s marginal but more promising than the 7th or 8th, where the onshore wind picks up and creates chop.
Wednesday the 9th has 5 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but that moderate onshore wind ruins it. After that, the swell fades. From the 10th through the 12th, we’re looking at small, weak surf below 4 ft with very low combined energy, barely cracking 500. It’s a dead end for the rest of the run.
The standout call? Get on that Friday afternoon the 28th at Ritoque if you can handle the size. Otherwise, you’re fighting chop and small swell for two weeks. Might be a good time to check your gear.
Stay tuned, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2275 | 1597 | 1071 | 887 | 805 | 705 | 608 | 644 | 512 | 416 | 194 | 270 | 208 | 347 | 321 | 366 | 419 | 788 | 1024 | 876 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:50PM1.08m | 10:56AM1.38m | 11:21PM1.14m | 11:28AM1.32m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:53PM0.07m | 4:37AM0.14m | 5:19PM0.07m | 5:13AM0.14m | 5:45PM0.09m | 5:53AM0.16m | 6:13PM0.12m | 6:36AM0.21m | 6:43PM0.18m | 7:27AM0.28m | 7:18PM0.25m | 8:32AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
2275 | 1597 | 1071 | 887 | 805 | 705 | 608 | 644 | 512 | 416 | 194 | 270 | 208 | 188 | 144 | 366 | 419 | 788 | 1024 | 876 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 14 | — | NW 13 | S 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | — | SW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 8 |
8 | 8 | — | 7 | 2 | 31 | 31 | 41 | 42 | 136 | 145 | 203 | 208 | 347 | 321 | — | 64 | 158 | 74 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 20 | WSW 15 | — | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 14 | — | WSW 12 | — | SW 13 | WSW 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | 9 | 15 | 21 | — | 59 | 60 | 117 | 183 | 62 | 65 | — | 28 | — | 85 | 35 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 6 |
— | — | — | 7 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 13 | 31 | 13 | 27 | 56 | 44 | 294 | 59 | 59 | 120 | 95 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 22 | 178 | 0 | 11 | 70 | 0 | 64 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 325 | 9 | 9 | 325 | 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.
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