Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.6° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 5,350 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here, and we've got a ripper of a 16-day outlook for Ritoque. It's a bit of a slow start, but get ready for some serious power later on.

Right now, we're in a bit of a quiet patch. The swell's small all of Tuesday the 25th, so don't expect much. Wednesday the 26th morning brings a 3ft groundswell from the WSW with a period of 12 seconds. The winds are glassy, dead calm—about as good as it gets for clean conditions. But the combined energy is moderate (504), so it's a fun, solid session rather than a world-beater.

Now, here's where things get interesting. Thursday the 27th is where we see the stand-out of the forecast. The swell pumps up to a heavy 12ft from the WSW, with a long 15-second period. The wave energy is absolutely cranking (5227 in the morning, 4836 in the afternoon). The wind is glass, zero or light. But, I gotta be straight with you: this is expert territory only. 12ft is too big for beginners, and that much power on a beach-and-reef setup like Ritoque will be a beast. It's a true big-wave day.

Friday the 28th morning is still solid but more manageable for experienced surfers. You've got a 8ft swell, still from the WSW, with a 14-second period and glassy offshore wind. The combined energy is still very strong (2424). The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze, so get it early.

Saturday the 29th afternoon sees the swell drop to a cleaner 6ft from the WSW, with glassy conditions again, making for a very good session. The energy is moderate (915).

The first week of September is a tricky stretch. From Sunday the 30th through to the end, the wind turns against us, mostly moderate cross-onshore breezes that kill the quality. The swell is inconsistent and often blown out. There are a few pulses, like on the 5th and 6th of September, where the swell is up around 6ft to 7ft with a long period (16-17 seconds), but the wind is just never quite right to give you that clean face.

If you're looking for the absolute best day, it has to be Thursday the 27th if you're an expert who lives for big, powerful waves. For the rest of us, Friday the 28th morning is the sweet spot: big but not terrifying, and glassy clean.

So, there you have it. A slow start, a massive bomb mid-week, and then a bit of a frustrating, wind-affected run. The forecasts could change, so keep an eye on it. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.5
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
1
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
15
3.5
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3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
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13
2.2
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13
1.9
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12
1.8
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1.7
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12
1.6
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11
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11
1.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
144
123
268
336
278
857
1217
5227
4836
3068
2416
2275
1597
1033
902
741
637
604
623
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
N
10
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5
NNE
5
NNW
5
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5
WSW
5
W
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W
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
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5
NNW
5
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10
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5
SSW
20
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15
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High Tide
8:52PM0.82m
8:48AM1.29m
9:22PM0.88m
9:22AM1.35m
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
Low Tide
2:12AM0.34m
3:33PM0.18m
2:50AM0.27m
4:01PM0.13m
3:26AM0.21m
4:27PM0.09m
4:01AM0.16m
4:53PM0.07m
4:37AM0.14m
5:19PM0.07m
5:13AM0.14m
5:45PM0.09m
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Temp °C
13
16
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Feels °C
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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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