Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
15.3°C
1.4° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,248 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Oct 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 12th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 19th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 19th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
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Rating
(10 max)
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
0.8
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
2
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
WSW
13
0.9
SW
16
1.6
WSW
14
2.1
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
716
562
653
574
435
447
523
595
899
849
2347
2093
1446
988
509
388
346
349
1028
1341
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
5
N
10
N
15
NW
10
NE
5
SE
10
WNW
5
SSE
5
S
15
WSW
5
S
5
S
15
WSW
5
SSE
5
S
20
SW
5
S
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
NE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
00:17AM1.39m
12:41PM1.01m
00:52AM1.35m
1:18PM0.92m
1:29AM1.29m
2:00PM0.82m
2:11AM1.21m
2:51PM0.74m
3:03AM1.13m
4:05PM0.67m
4:11AM1.06m
5:54PM0.67m
Low Tide
5:54PM0.15m
6:47AM0.12m
6:23PM0.22m
7:29AM0.19m
6:52PM0.30m
8:16AM0.27m
7:24PM0.37m
9:14AM0.35m
8:01PM0.45m
10:31AM0.40m
8:53PM0.52m
12:01PM0.40m
10:28PM0.56m
cloud
rain showers
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Temp °C
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
15
16
16
15
17
17
15
16
17
16
16
16
15
Feels °C
11
14
13
12
14
14
14
15
14
13
14
16
15
15
13
13
13
15
15
15
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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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