Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the line for Ritoque.

First thing you’ll notice is a bit of a slow start. We’ve got some small, weak energy from Sunday the 23rd through Tuesday the 25th, with combined swell energy sitting between 152 and 279 (moderate wave energy). The water is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year. Nothing to write home about. Monday morning the 24th sees a clean 2ft SSW swell with a 13-second period and offshore east wind at 6 mph, which is a nice little window for a longboard or a fish, but it’s very ordinary. Tuesday morning the 25th goes glassy with a 2ft WSW groundswell at 15 seconds, but the energy is still low. It’s a quiet start.

The real action starts to build later in the week. Wednesday the 26th afternoon sees the energy jump to 641 (moderate wave energy) with a 5ft WSW swell, but the wind goes cross-shore and it’s a bit messy. Thursday the 27th is a beast, but it’s a problem. We’ve got a massive 12ft WSW groundswell, with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 5277 (very strong wave energy). The wind is glassy offshore in the morning, but the swell is simply too big for this break. It’s an expert-only day, and even then, it’s borderline. This is not a beginner’s session.

Friday the 28th is the standout. Morning glassy conditions with an 8ft WSW swell, 14-second period, and the combined energy is 2188 (strong wave energy). The wind is light and offshore, making for clean, powerful waves. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 8ft, it’s pushing into expert territory. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, so keep that in mind if you’re heading out. The swell direction is SW, which is right on the money for the optimum here.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th drop off a bit. Swell backs down to 5ft to 8ft, and the wind gets a bit cross-onshore, making conditions less than perfect. By Sunday afternoon the 30th, it goes glassy again with a 5ft WSW swell at 11 seconds, and the energy is down to 493 (moderate wave energy). It’s a good, clean but small option.

The following week is a mixed bag. Monday the 31st has a clean morning with 6ft WSW swell, but the wind is cross-shore. Tuesday the 1st of September is a write-off with strong onshore winds. Wednesday the 2nd shows a promising 4ft WSW groundswell with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore and building. Friday the 4th has a solid 8ft WSW swell at 15 seconds, but the wind is a problem.

The best bet in the second week is Saturday the 5th of September. Morning glass, a 7ft WSW groundswell at 13 seconds, and combined energy of 1555 (strong wave energy). That’s clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. Again, crowds can be likely.

So, if you’re picking one session, make it Friday the 28th of August morning. That’s the standout. The Saturday the 5th of September morning is a solid backup, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty out.

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