Ritoque surf break

Ritoque surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

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Ritoque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Ritoque surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,610 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period with W 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 Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 28th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 28th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 29th May)7ft (2.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
13
2.1
W
12
1.7
W
12
1.6
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
2.2
WSW
16
1.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1890
1334
773
1537
2610
2203
2102
1254
1033
609
563
1401
777
1404
1017
1470
609
1133
1004
2573
1449
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
5
WSW
0
S
0
WSW
0
W
0
E
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
S
5
SSE
5
NNW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
8:33AM1.27m
8:49PM0.95m
9:07AM1.32m
9:30PM0.92m
9:41AM1.36m
10:10PM0.90m
10:16AM1.38m
10:48PM0.88m
10:52AM1.38m
11:27PM0.85m
11:30AM1.36m
00:06AM0.82m
12:09PM1.33m
00:48AM0.79m
Low Tide
3:02PM0.25m
2:33AM0.24m
3:43PM0.20m
3:07AM0.26m
4:22PM0.18m
3:40AM0.27m
5:01PM0.17m
4:14AM0.28m
5:41PM0.17m
4:50AM0.29m
6:23PM0.19m
5:25AM0.31m
7:06PM0.22m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
Temp °C
17
17
15
17
17
15
16
16
15
16
15
14
15
15
15
17
17
16
17
17
19
15
15
14
15
15
15
16
14
14
14
13
13
14
13
13
14
15
15
14
15
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
13
2.1
W
12
1.7
W
12
1.6
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
17
1.6
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
16
1.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
1890
1334
773
1537
2610
2203
2102
1254
1033
609
563
1401
777
1404
1017
1470
542
1133
715
2573
1449
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
9
0.3
NW
13
0.9
WSW
9
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.5
W
9
1
SW
14
0.7
W
11
0.8
SW
20
0.9
W
9
1
W
9
1.3
W
13
1.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
15
1.3
WSW
11
Energy kJ
542
528
416
415
365
255
28
121
27
23
23
45
393
116
459
133
162
564
1004
75
394
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.5
SW
22
1
SW
20
1.1
SW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
21
0.3
NW
12
0.6
W
11
0.3
NW
12
0.7
W
10
0.4
NW
16
1
SW
18
0.4
WSW
20
0.8
WSW
18
0.3
NW
21
0.4
NW
16
Energy kJ
53
235
753
424
23
28
5
27
22
70
23
85
23
92
65
609
152
364
72
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
3
Energy kJ
10
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
9
22
0
9
9
0
0
0
0
22
13
0
0
28
9
9
64
9
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
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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.

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