Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, for the next 16 days, we’ve got a proper run of swell at Ritoque. It’s not all perfect, but there are some absolute gems in there if you pick your moments. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, nothing weird going on.

The first real chance to get wet comes Tuesday afternoon, but I’d leave it. It’s a small 2ft W swell with a short 10-second period, and cross-off wind from the NNE at 12 mph. The combined energy is weak (116), so it’s a bit of a nothing session. Wait for better.

Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is where it kicks off. The swell jumps to 7ft from the west, 10-second period, and the wind is glassy from the ENE at 3 mph. This is a beauty. Combined energy is moderate (966) and the surf is clean. It’s a solid intermediate wave, so beginners might find it a bit much. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. The afternoon holds similar, 6ft and glassy – a proper day on the water.

Thursday morning, the 23rd, is a bit of a letdown with a smaller 4ft W swell and a cross-on wind, but by Thursday afternoon, the wind goes glassy again, swell bumps to 4ft, and the energy bumps up to 536. That’s a clean, fun session for a sunset wave.

Friday the 24th is a standout for the first week. The swell is 7ft from the WSW, with a long 11-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1204). The wind is a light cross from the south at 3 mph, so it’s clean. This is a proper groundswell, and the long period means it’ll wrap in nicely here. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the one.

The weekend has some good options too. Saturday morning the 25th is glassy, 4ft, and clean. Sunday is smaller but holds some long-period energy, with a 19-second period in the afternoon from a 3ft WSW swell – that’s very long period, so the sets will be fat and lined up, but the energy is moderate (843).

Now, into the next week, the standout is Tuesday, July 28th. Morning session has 6ft from the WSW, 13-second period, cross-off wind from the NE at 6 mph, and the energy is strong (1387). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar, 6ft and 12 seconds, with a stronger cross-off wind. This is a top-tier window.

The real blockbuster, though, is Sunday, August 2nd. The morning is glassy, with a 8ft WSW swell, 13-second period, and the combined energy is very strong (1659). This is the biggest, cleanest swell of the outlook. But listen, it’s over 8ft? No, it’s 8ft, so it’s right on the edge. It’s a big, powerful wave for experts only. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and it’ll be epic if you’ve got the skill. The afternoon drops to 7ft with a light cross-on, still good, but the morning is the magic window.

The final decent call is Wednesday, August 5th afternoon. The swell is 7ft from the WSW, 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy again. Combined energy is strong (1101). That’s a clean, powerful end to the outlook.

There are a few gaps with no real recommendations, like the first Tuesday afternoon, and a few days at the end of July where the surf is poor or marginal. But overall, Ritoque is fairly consistent, so it’s not a dead run. The long-range stuff on August 2nd and 5th is promising but a bit less certain – keep an eye on the charts.

The best of the best? Wednesday morning, July 22nd for that clean, glassy 7ft, and Sunday morning, August 2nd for the big, glassy 8ft groundswell. Don’t sleep on Friday the 24th either.

Rusty.

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