Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.1° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SW swell with 652 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 15th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been digging into the charts for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks. Right now, we’re in a bit of a quiet spell, but there’s some serious swell building for the end of the run. The first few days are pretty marginal, so don’t get too excited early on.

The water is sitting at 57.7°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.

Tuesday 15th afternoon is a no-go – cross-on wind with a 6 mph breeze from the WSW, and a messy 3.9 ft WSW swell. The energy is only moderate at 527, and conditions are just too choppy to bother.

Wednesday 16th morning stays small with a 3.0 ft SW swell (12-second period) and a light 3 mph cross-on from the SSW. It’s still marginal – the combined energy drops to 261, and the wind is just enough to ruffle the surface.

Thursday 17th morning is the first real glimmer. Glassy conditions – zero wind – and a 4.3 ft SW swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly. Still, with clean faces, it’s a sneaky window for a small-wave board. Energy is moderate at 283.

Friday 18th stays small through the morning and afternoon, with 3.0 ft to 3.3 ft WSW swell, but the wind is light cross or onshore. Not worth paddling out for.

Saturday 19th sees another glassy morning – 3 mph from the SSW, then a glassy afternoon with 3 mph from the NE. Swell holds at 3.0 ft WSW (10 seconds). Energy jumps to 303 in the afternoon, but it’s still on the small side. A fun little session if you’re keen on a log.

Sunday 20th morning is glassy again with a 3 mph NNE breeze and 3.9 ft WSW swell (11 seconds). Energy is moderate at 337 – this is one of the better small-wave windows of the early period. Clean, glassy, easy paddling.

Monday 21st morning sees the swell push up to 5.2 ft WSW (9 seconds), but it’s cross-shore and a bit jumbled – energy is up at 455, but quality is marginal. The afternoon gets messy with 12 mph cross-on wind and 5.6 ft swell – not worth it.

Tuesday 22nd morning is glassy again – 3.0 ft WSW swell, light wind, moderate energy at 297. Another small, clean session.

Then we hit a few days of weak swell and very small waves on Wednesday 23rd – 2.0 ft to 1.3 ft with energy down to just 87. This is a proper gap.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Thursday 24th brings a jump in size – 6.9 ft to 7.2 ft WSW swell (12-second period), and the energy rockets up to 1237 and 1342. The wind is light cross or cross-shore, so it’s not perfect, but this is a big groundswell push. This is getting into expert territory – over 8 ft is only for experienced surfers, and the period is long enough (12 seconds) to give proper shape, especially if the tide lines up.

Friday 25th morning is the standout of the entire run. Glassy conditions with a 3 mph SSE breeze, a solid 6.9 ft W swell (11 seconds), and energy cranking at 1515. The wind is glassy – clean, clean, clean. This is *excellent* for experienced surfers. The waves will have punch and shape, and with 11-second period, you’ll get proper lines. This is the session to circle on the calendar.

Saturday 26th morning is another banger – zero wind, glassy, 5.6 ft SSW swell with a long 13-second period, and energy absolutely pumping at 1846. This is a very long-period groundswell – it’ll be clean and powerful, but at a beach break, it might break a bit straight, so look for a peak that lines up. Still, hard to beat glassy conditions with that much energy.

Sunday 27th stays big – 6.9 ft to 7.2 ft SW swell (11–12 seconds) with light onshore

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
1.4
SW
6
1.3
SW
7
0.7
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
10
0.9
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
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11
1
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
9
1.7
WSW
9
0.9
WSW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
444
247
205
94
162
174
107
443
176
226
180
157
160
414
317
220
353
450
450
157
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
S
5
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
0
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10
NNW
5
N
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
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5
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NNE
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WSW
10
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10
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20
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glassy
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High Tide
2:05AM1.24m
2:23PM0.89m
2:48AM1.17m
3:11PM0.77m
3:42AM1.09m
4:26PM0.68m
5:00AM1.04m
6:34PM0.66m
6:32AM1.04m
8:07PM0.71m
7:43AM1.10m
8:50PM0.78m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.25m
8:38AM0.30m
8:06PM0.34m
9:38AM0.39m
8:42PM0.43m
11:05AM0.45m
9:36PM0.51m
12:52PM0.44m
11:20PM0.55m
2:06PM0.38m
00:59AM0.52m
2:51PM0.31m
2:02AM0.45m
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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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