Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.5° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 5,204 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 27th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf ahead for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a massive pulse of swell rolling in on Thursday the 27th. The swell is hitting 12ft from the WSW with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy is absolutely cranking at 5204 – that’s some serious grunt. But honestly, at this size, it’s going to be too big for this break. Unless you’re a seasoned charger looking for a real challenge, you’d be better off giving it a miss. The wind is light on Thursday morning, but the wave height is just too much.

That big swell eases back to 8ft on Friday the 28th, but conditions are still pretty marginal, with questionable tide and only fair-at-best wind. The score is low, and it’s not really worth getting excited about. The energy is still high at 2289, but the quality isn’t there.

Now, look to Saturday morning the 29th. That’s where we start to see something special. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the WSW, period is 12 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – offshore from the SW. The combined energy sits at 1071, which is moderate but solid. Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d have to agree. That’s your best window in the first week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy to worry about.

Sunday morning the 30th is also worth a paddle. Swell is 5ft, WSW, 11-second period, and again that glassy SSW wind. Wave energy is 586, more modest, but the clean conditions make it a joy. The afternoons on both Saturday and Sunday get choppy as the wind picks up cross-onshore, so make your move early.

From Monday the 31st through to about Wednesday the 2nd of September, the surf is small and the wind is messy. Swell hangs around 4ft to 4ft, mostly cross-onshore flow, and the energy drops off. Not much to write home about. There’s a brief spike in energy on Thursday the 3rd with 4ft from the WSW and 14-second period, but the wind is still cross-onshore and choppy.

Then we get another pulse around Friday the 4th of September. Swell bumps up to 8ft from the SW, 13-second period, and energy jumps to 2338. That’s a solid swell, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s a messy one. Might be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers that afternoon.

The following week from the 5th through to the 11th is a mixed bag. Swell stays in the 4ft to 6ft range, mostly from the SW. The wind is often cross-onshore, so chop is a recurring theme. The standout in that second week is Thursday the 10th in the afternoon. Swell is small at 4ft from the SW, 12-second period, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a beautiful, clean window for a longboard or a funboard. Energy is 507, light but clean. After that, Friday the 11th morning is back to cross-onshore and marginal.

To sum it up: The best surf on offer is Saturday morning the 29th of August for the bigger, more powerful combo, and Sunday morning the 30th for a slightly smaller but still super clean session. If you’re willing to wait, that Thursday the 10th of September afternoon is a glassy little gem for the small-wave crew. Don’t bother with the first few days unless you’re after a survival session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
14
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
0.5
SW
19
1.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
10
1.2
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2299
5204
4456
3025
2281
2117
1597
1071
923
689
534
608
761
560
353
183
368
290
279
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
W
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
W
10
SSE
5
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
SSW
25
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10
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15
SW
20
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Wind State
glassy
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on
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High Tide
9:51PM0.95m
9:54AM1.39m
10:20PM1.01m
10:25AM1.40m
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
Low Tide
3:26AM0.21m
4:27PM0.09m
4:01AM0.16m
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
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6:24
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6:27
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Temp °C
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14
13
13
13
13
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15
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Feels °C
14
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11
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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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