Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.7° 

Ritoque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ritoque surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,906 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 7s 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. 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+)11PM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this stretch for Ritoque is a waiting game. We’ve got a decent run of swell but the winds are just a pain for a good chunk, making it hard to get stoked. The water’s sitting at 57°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

We start this Thursday morning, 20 August, with a 5ft swell from the WSW, but a cross-on breeze is making it messy. The energy’s moderate (904), but it’s choppy and the conditions are only marginal. Thursday afternoon’s much the same, 5ft and cross-shore wind, no good.

Friday 21 August brings a jump in size – morning has 6ft from the SW, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s all chop. Wind is cross, so you’re looking at ordinary waves with moderate energy (701). Not worth a paddle.

Saturday 22 August is light breezes and just fair to poor. Swell hangs around 5ft to 5ft, but the direction stays short-period, and winds are cross or cross-on. Energy is dropping (429 to 385). Sunday 23 August sees a little blip of glass in the afternoon – 3ft from the SW, 8-second period – and that’s surfable waves but very ordinary. Barely worth suiting up.

Monday 24 August: morning is tiny at 2ft and onshore, forget it. But the afternoon? Well, we get a glassy spell. 2ft from the SSW, 12-second period. Energy is still weak (261), but the report says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a clean, small-wave session if you’re keen on a longboard.

Now Tuesday 25 August is a highlight. Morning is dead calm, glassy, and we’ve got 2ft from the WSW with a long 15-second period. Energy is low (282) but it’s glassy and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” It’ll be tiny but clean. The best of the first week.

Wednesday 26 August morning is good again – 4ft, WSW, 12 seconds, glassy, and a solid “expect good surf conditions” with moderate energy (494). That’s your pick for a fun, clean day. Afternoon turns cross-on and drops off.

Thursday 27 August gets serious in size – morning 8ft from the WSW, 13 seconds, but cross-on wind. Energy jumps way up (2134). Afternoon is bigger: 7ft, 17 seconds – a very long period groundswell with very strong energy (4425). But it’s cross-on and choppy, and the report says only marginal. This is big, powerful, but messy. Not a stand-out for paddle surfing.

Friday 28 August is too big: 10ft both sessions, cross-on, and the report clearly says “the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” High energy (3172 and 3082). Leave it for the experts only – and even then, it’s messy.

Saturday 29 August morning is still 10ft, glassy, but the report says too big. Afternoon drops a touch to 8ft, still too big for most.

Sunday 30 August: 7ft in the morning from the WSW, 13 seconds. Wind is onshore, marginal. Energy is still strong (1478). Monday 31 August sees 5ft with a cross breeze, then afternoon gets 6ft with 16 mph cross winds – the report says “poor surf conditions” – so avoid.

Tuesday 01 September is short-period chop, and Wednesday 02 September is fading energy.

Now here’s the real standout: Thursday morning, 03 September. We get 5ft from the WSW, 14 seconds, glassy, with very good energy (857) and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is clean, long-period groundswell, perfect for Ritoque’s sandbar setup. That’s the best one in the whole run. Friday 04 September fades out with 4ft and cross-on wind.

So overall: if you can, wait for the morning of Tuesday 25 August for a glassy tiny wave, or Wednesday 26 August morning for a bit more size. But the true gold is Thursday 03 September morning – glassy, 5ft, 14 seconds. That’s as good as it gets. The big stuff at the end of August is just too raw and messy. Keep your eyes peeled for that first week of September window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). 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 morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:57PM0.73m
4:52AM1.06m
5:47PM0.68m
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
Low Tide
10:40AM0.47m
9:40PM0.46m
12:21PM0.46m
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
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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.

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