Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with W 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s cooking at Ritoque for the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 54°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit.
The first few days are a rough go. Wednesday the 15th kicks off with a weak, messy 6ft swell from the WSW and cross-on wind—nothing to get excited about. Thursday the 16th through Saturday the 18th is pretty much a total washout with heavy rain, strong winds, and poor surf. A dry spell of a few days with no real recommendations. Then, Sunday the 19th delivers a little gem: morning glass, light breeze, with a 4ft west swell, and the afternoon turns on with a clean offshore breeze from the ESE pushing a 5ft WNW swell. The waves will have some shape and the crowd might show up, but it’s the best clean window in the first week.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st get messy again—storm risk and wind. Then it’s time for the big boys. Wednesday the 22nd morning brings a clean 7ft west swell, light offshore winds, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is strong at 1066, so hold on tight. In the afternoon it jumps to 10ft from the WSW—that’s expert territory only. Thursday the 23rd morning keeps the heavy stuff coming with a 8ft WSW swell and clean, light winds. This stretch from Wednesday the 22nd to Thursday the 23rd is the standout of the whole forecast. The swell has a long period, meaning the waves will have power and length, better for points and reefs. It’s not for beginners.
The second week fades a bit, but Tuesday the 28th morning offers a glassy 5ft west swell that’s clean and welcoming. Wednesday the 29th morning has a solid 5ft west swell with a long 12-second period—strong, with 1333 in energy, but a bit cross-shore.
Overall, the real gem is that Wednesday the 22nd to Thursday the 23rd punch. If you’re looking for something smaller and cleaner, Sunday the 19th is your morning. The rest is mostly marginal or blown out, so pick your days wisely.
Stay stoked.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 136mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, near gales from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 142mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, gales from the N by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | SW 17 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 11 | NW 8 | W 10 | WNW 12 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 763 | 294 | 171 | 114 | 143 | 2229 | 390 | 451 | 351 | 290 | 216 | 403 | 410 | 431 | 348 | 213 | 209 | 276 | 259 | 874 | 818 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:52AM1.66m | 11:29PM0.99m | 11:39AM1.63m | 00:17AM1.03m | 12:25PM1.55m | 1:04AM1.05m | 1:10PM1.42m | 1:53AM1.06m | 1:55PM1.26m | 2:44AM1.07m | 2:42PM1.09m | 3:38AM1.07m | 3:35PM0.94m | 4:38AM1.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:39PM-0.06m | 5:02AM0.07m | 6:23PM-0.05m | 5:53AM0.10m | 7:05PM-0.01m | 6:45AM0.16m | 7:47PM0.05m | 7:39AM0.25m | 8:28PM0.14m | 8:40AM0.35m | 9:10PM0.22m | 9:51AM0.42m | 9:55PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 51 | 22 | 15 | 35 | 11 | 29 | 31 | — | 8 | 38 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 12 |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | SW 17 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | NNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 12 | WSW 11 | NW 8 | W 10 | SW 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 763 | 294 | 171 | 114 | 143 | 2229 | 390 | 451 | 460 | 232 | 216 | 286 | 410 | 431 | 348 | 213 | 209 | 276 | 259 | 25 | 818 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 16 | WSW 15 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 11 | NW 8 | SW 15 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 108 | 288 | 170 | 49 | 68 | 344 | 5 | 21 | 351 | 290 | 112 | 403 | 182 | 192 | 157 | 79 | 79 | 164 | 70 | 56 | 67 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | NW 14 | W 10 | WNW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | SW 13 | W 13 | — | SW 12 | — | N 6 | NW 11 | — | W 20 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 6 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 30 | 17 | 48 | 30 | — | — | 326 | 90 | — | 202 | — | 6 | 5 | — | 7 | 71 | 50 | 1 | 35 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 6 | NE 2 | N 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 778 | 1877 | — | 2172 | 1742 | — | 384 | 1043 | — | 41 | 1 | 140 | 891 | 986 | — | 132 | 874 | 395 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 325 | 28 | 1232 | 1003 | 28 | 28 | 308 | 13 | 1015 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 739 | 739 | 308 | 0 | 0 | 308 | 11 |
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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).
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