Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, WSW swell with 1,024 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with WSW 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 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. 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+) | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s ahead for Ritoque.
We’ve got a pretty average run coming up. The first few days are more about waiting than surfing, with cross-on winds messing things up. The real highlight doesn’t show until Sunday the 30th of August. That afternoon the wind drops to glassy, with a clean 5ft WSW swell at 11 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (650). For a brief window, conditions will be very good. That is your best bet early on.
The following Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are a write-off – cross-on wind and poor surf quality. The swell stays low and the energy is weak to moderate (around 498 to 791).
Things get a bit more interesting around the 6th of September. Sunday the 6th has a light offshore wind (WNW, 6 mph) in the morning, with a 4ft SW swell at 12 seconds. That’s a decent combination for Ritoque but it’s only rated as marginal. The afternoon sees the swell bump to 5ft with a longer 14-second period and moderate energy (1379), but the wind swings cross-on again.
The next real standout could be Sunday the 13th of September. The morning brings a light offshore wind (WNW, 3 mph) with a 4ft SW swell at a very long 16 seconds. The energy is high (958). That long period will suit Ritoque’s exposed SW setup nicely. The afternoon holds a 6ft SW swell at 15 seconds with a gentle cross-shore wind, making for some clean, powerful lines, though it’s only a marginal call. The water temp at the start of the forecast is 57°, which is about average for this time of year.
Overall, there’s no big, perfect stretch here. The glassy Sunday the 30th is your cleanest option, and the offshore Sunday the 13th is the best of the deeper stuff. Crowds are possible at Ritoque, so get in early for the good windows.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 805 | 631 | 619 | 614 | 454 | 455 | 167 | 253 | 478 | 499 | 321 | 444 | 281 | 540 | 592 | 955 | 756 | 734 | 437 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:21PM1.14m | 11:28AM1.32m | 11:53PM1.19m | 12:01PM1.23m | 00:28AM1.22m | 12:38PM1.12m | 1:08AM1.23m | 1:20PM0.99m | 1:57AM1.21m | 2:13PM0.86m | 2:59AM1.19m | 3:31PM0.75m | 4:20AM1.19m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:13AM0.14m | 5:45PM0.09m | 5:53AM0.16m | 6:13PM0.12m | 6:36AM0.21m | 6:43PM0.18m | 7:27AM0.28m | 7:18PM0.25m | 8:32AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.32m | 10:02AM0.39m | 9:07PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 6:27 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 805 | 631 | 619 | 614 | 454 | 455 | 167 | 253 | 208 | 350 | 120 | 444 | 281 | 540 | 592 | 955 | 756 | 734 | 437 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 31 | 31 | 41 | 42 | 76 | 119 | 36 | 24 | 2 | 321 | 115 | 93 | 179 | 113 | — | — | — | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | WSW 15 | — | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | SW 20 |
| kJ | 15 | 21 | — | 59 | 60 | 117 | 42 | 203 | 65 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 88 | 108 | 29 | — | — | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 8 | 478 | 499 | 69 | 49 | 62 | 35 | 74 | 170 | 209 | 261 | 277 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 9 | 9 | 379 | 9 | 0 | 379 | 9 | 379 | 325 | 9 | 9 | 325 | 9 |
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