Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.2°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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, WSW swell with 712 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 6s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM. 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+)12AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 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 coming down the line for us.

This outlook kicks off with a slow start. The first couple of days are a write-off with onshore winds and messy conditions. But don’t lose hope – there’s a real sweet spot shaping up for the middle of next week that looks like the clear standout. We’ve got a run of decent swell and glassy mornings that should deliver.

Friday 11th September morning is our first real chance. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the SW with a long-period of 12 seconds, bringing in moderate wave energy (292). The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, which will keep it clean. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s a nice little session to ease in, but it’s not the main event.

Saturday 12th pushes a bit bigger, with 6 ft swell in the morning, but the period drops to 8 seconds and it’s a cross-shore wind. The afternoon gets worse with a cross-onshore breeze. It’s a no-go.

Sunday 13th September is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings 5 ft of SW swell (9-second period) with glassy conditions – absolute perfection on the face of it. The combined energy is strong (683). This is a top call for a clean session. The afternoon is a bit of a dud with an onshore wind.

Monday 14th morning keeps the quality high: 4 ft from the SW at 15 seconds, glassy winds, and very strong wave energy (973). Another cracking morning window. The afternoon deteriorates.

Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th are average at best with messy winds and dropping swell. We hit a quiet patch with small, weak waves until Friday 18th.

Friday 18th September morning is a return to form – 4 ft from the WSW with a 12-second period, dead calm winds (glassy), and strong energy (532). This is a hidden gem of a morning if you can sneak out. The afternoon gets chopped up.

Then we get to the real highlight. Sunday 19th September morning is a standout: 6 ft of SW groundswell at 11 seconds, glassy conditions, and very strong energy (846). This is the best combination of size and clean conditions on offer. It’s a solid intermediate-level swell at just under 7 ft, and with those winds, it’s going to be superb. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore breeze, so make sure you are out early.

Monday 21st morning is another banger in the same vein: 6 ft from the SW, 11 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze keeping it tidy. Very strong energy here too (806). This is one of the best windows in the whole outlook.

The second half of the forecast period gets bigger but harder to nail. Monday 21st September afternoon sees the swell jump to 8 ft from the SW with 11-second period, but the wind is a messy cross-shore. Tuesday 22nd September morning pushes 8 ft from the SW at 10 seconds – that’s getting into expert territory for size. The wind is just cross-shore, not ideal, but for big-wave hunters it’s a possibility.

The rest of the run is a mixed bag of dropping swell and onshore winds, so the windows get tighter. The last real hope is Saturday 26th September morning with 5 ft from the WSW, but it’s only marginal with a cross-shore wind.

In short: the standout is the glassy, punchy mornings of Sunday 13th, Monday 14th, and especially Friday 18th, Sunday 19th, and Monday 21st September. The 19th and the 21st mornings have the best combination of size and perfect wind. Get on it early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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2
2
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1
0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
1.9
SW
8
1.8
SW
9
1.5
SW
8
1.6
SW
9
0.9
WSW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.7
WSW
11
0.5
WSW
11
1
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
446
234
490
454
306
359
534
595
640
712
536
444
388
251
205
94
121
101
70
297
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
30
SW
10
SSE
10
S
20
SW
5
S
5
SW
5
W
10
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SE
5
S
10
WSW
5
N
5
N
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
S
5
SW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:14AM1.47m
11:41PM1.25m
11:52AM1.39m
00:16AM1.30m
12:29PM1.29m
00:51AM1.31m
1:06PM1.16m
1:27AM1.29m
1:43PM1.02m
2:05AM1.24m
2:23PM0.89m
2:48AM1.17m
3:11PM0.77m
Low Tide
5:36PM-0.03m
5:39AM0.04m
6:07PM0.01m
6:22AM0.07m
6:37PM0.07m
7:04AM0.12m
7:06PM0.15m
7:49AM0.21m
7:36PM0.25m
8:38AM0.30m
8:06PM0.34m
9:38AM0.39m
8:42PM0.43m
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7:50
7:48
7:48
7:47
7:45
7:43
7:41
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7:35
7:35
7:36
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
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Temp °C
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11
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Feels °C
10
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12
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13
12
11
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15
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16
13
11
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14
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15
14
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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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