Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on what's coming. We've got a bit of a wild ride ahead, but a few days are worth circling on the calendar.
The forecast kicks off this Saturday afternoon, August 8th, with a big 10-foot SW swell, but it's toast with a 25 km/h cross-onshore wind. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 58°. The combined swell energy is a massive 3846, meaning it's packing a ton of power, but it’s messy and chopped. Sunday isn't much better, with an 8-foot to 10-foot SW swell and cross-shore breeze. It’s a fight out there.
We hit a dry spell through Monday and Tuesday, August 10th and 11th. The swell drops, but the wind stays onshore, leaving us with lumpy, choppy waves. Not worth the paddle.
Then, here’s the jewel. Wednesday morning, August 12th, the wind goes glassy, and we get a clean 2-foot SW pulse. It’s tiny, but it’s perfect. The swell energy is a weak 372, but the glassy conditions make it a must-ride on a longboard. Thursday, August 13th, is another standout. The wind is glassy, and a 4-foot WSW groundswell with a 16-second period starts to roll in. The combined energy is 837 – moderate, but that long period means real power and shape. With zero wind, it’ll be a beauty at a reef or point.
The swell picks up again on Saturday, August 15th, with a 7-foot W swell on the morning glass-off. The energy is a strong 1688, but it’s pushing into expert territory. For the experienced crew, it’s a solid session. The offshore wind on Monday, August 17th, gives us a clean 6-foot swell, and the glassy conditions on the 18th and 19th keep things interesting.
The second week is more of a gamble. There’s a nice glassy session on Friday afternoon, August 21st, with a 5-foot WSW swell, and a clean, cross-off wind on Saturday, August 22nd, with a 2-foot WSW swell and a very long 16-second period. The energy is low at 506, but the quality is high. Overall, it’s a stop-start forecast, but the glassy days around the 12th and 13th are the real winners.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3720 | 3271 | 2436 | 3539 | 3017 | 1952 | 1363 | 976 | 553 | 363 | 137 | 177 | 553 | 780 | 768 | 674 | 476 | 264 | 225 | 589 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 6:42PM0.75m | 7:09AM1.33m | 7:58PM0.80m | 8:11AM1.44m | 8:55PM0.88m | 9:04AM1.54m | 9:43PM0.96m | 9:51AM1.60m | 10:26PM1.04m | 10:36AM1.60m | 11:08PM1.11m | 11:18AM1.55m | 11:49PM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:12AM0.34m | 2:14PM0.21m | 1:23AM0.27m | 3:07PM0.10m | 2:23AM0.19m | 3:52PM0.01m | 3:15AM0.11m | 4:33PM-0.05m | 4:04AM0.06m | 5:12PM-0.06m | 4:52AM0.04m | 5:48PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 3720 | 3271 | 2436 | 3539 | 3017 | 1952 | 1363 | 976 | 553 | 363 | 137 | 87 | 553 | 780 | 768 | 674 | 476 | 264 | 225 | 589 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 9 | — | — | WSW 18 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 11 | W 9 |
| kJ | 72 | 478 | 1415 | 2 | — | — | 32 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 116 | 177 | 76 | 41 | 69 | 42 | 27 | 17 | 79 | 130 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | SW 20 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SW 8 | NW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 63 | 73 | 34 | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 54 | — | — | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 29 | 35 | 37 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 519 | 9 | 178 | 494 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 325 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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