Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,601 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 22) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the coast. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are gonna serve up for us here at Ritoque.
Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a flat spell to work through. The first couple of days are lookin' pretty average, with some small, weak swells and cross-shore winds messin' with the shape. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are real marginal, not worth wetting the suit for. Then Monday and Tuesday are even smaller, with the swell droppin' off. You're gonna have to be patient through the start of the week.
The first real sign of life comes on Thursday, August 27th. The swell jumps up to a solid 10ft from the WSW (moderate surf energy of 2880), but here's the kicker – that's too much juice for this break. It's gonna be a big, powerful mess, only for the absolute gun-totin' experts. The wind is onshore, so it's not gonna be pretty. Not the day for the average punter.
Friday the 28th is where things start to get interesting. That big swell is still pumpin' at 8ft from the WSW, with a nice long 14-second period. The morning is still a bit wind-affected, but come Friday afternoon, the wind goes glassy. This is the standout window. The water’s about average for the time of year, so a 3/2 should be fine. The waves will be powerful and lined up, best suited for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
Saturday the 29th keeps the good times rolling. The swell drops just a touch to 7ft, still from the WSW, but the wind shifts to a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. Conditions are clean, offering up some excellent walls for those in the know. Crowds are likely at a spot like this when it's good, so get out early.
After that little pulse, we settle back into a more moderate pattern through the end of the month and into September. The 31st and 1st offer some waist-chest high waves, but the wind is a bit fickle. There's a sneaky good window on September 4th, Friday afternoon, with a clean 6ft WSW groundswell and a solid offshore wind from the ENE. The water's still average temp, and it'll be a clean, glassy setup for some fun afternoon sessions.
Another glassy morning pops up on September 5th, Saturday, with a 5ft swell. The waves will be clean but small, a good one for the log or a fish.
So, to wrap it up: don't bother before Thursday the 27th unless you're a masochist. The clear winner is Friday afternoon, August 28th with a big 8ft WSW groundswell and glassy conditions. That is the one. If you miss that, the Friday afternoon, September 4th, with the clean offshore, is a solid back-up. Get amongst it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
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667 | 437 | 183 | 145 | 111 | 91 | 57 | 142 | 129 | 142 | 123 | 186 | 312 | 589 | 757 | 1151 | 2880 | 3402 | 3361 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:14AM1.08m | 7:23PM0.71m | 7:20AM1.14m | 8:16PM0.76m | 8:09AM1.21m | 8:52PM0.82m | 8:48AM1.29m | 9:22PM0.88m | 9:22AM1.35m | 9:51PM0.95m | 9:54AM1.39m | 10:20PM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:04PM0.50m | 1:37PM0.40m | 00:26AM0.48m | 2:26PM0.32m | 1:26AM0.42m | 3:02PM0.25m | 2:12AM0.34m | 3:33PM0.18m | 2:50AM0.27m | 4:01PM0.13m | 3:26AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.09m | 4:01AM0.16m | ||||||
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 |
667 | 71 | 183 | 145 | 111 | 91 | 57 | 142 | 129 | 142 | 74 | 186 | 312 | 589 | 757 | 1151 | 2880 | 3402 | 3361 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 10 | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 11 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — |
13 | 6 | 112 | 75 | 68 | 46 | 49 | 19 | 51 | 97 | 82 | 64 | 92 | 17 | 38 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 11 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 15 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
13 | 10 | 35 | 77 | 43 | 27 | 46 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 123 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 10 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 437 | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 124 | 50 | 0 | 178 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 50 | 325 | 5 |
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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.
Ritoque is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Quintero. If you plan a holiday in Santiago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quintero. Quintero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











