Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.3° C
1.1° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 10th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 10th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’m callin’ it straight off the charts. We’ve got a mixed bag comin’ up at Ritoque over the next couple of weeks, but there are a couple of sessions that’ll have you paddling hard if you time it right.

Alright, let’s kick it off. The first real window of opportunity hits us on Wednesday the 12th in the afternoon. It’s a bit of a slow start before that. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are pretty average, with messy winds and marginal conditions, so you’re better off waiting. But Wednesday arvo, the wind drops to glassy, and we get a clean 3ft swell from the WSW with a very long 18-second period. That’s a groundswell with serious energy (690), perfect for a point or reef setup, and the glassy conditions mean it’s smooth as. It’s not huge, but for a mid-week session, that’s a beauty.

Moving on, Saturday the 15th is another standout. Morning sees a glassy 4ft W swell (513) with clean conditions, and the afternoon brings a glassy 3ft SW swell with a long 16-second period (692). That’s a full day of good, clean waves if you can get out there.

Now, heads up for the following week. Sunday the 16th afternoon goes glassy again with a 6ft SW swell, but the period is short at 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly. Still, clean. Then Monday the 17th morning looks prime: clear skies, a light offshore wind from the SE, and a 6ft SW groundswell with a short 8-second period. The energy is moderate (845), and it’s clean. It’s a solid size, but the short period means it’ll be punchy.

The real big ticket though is Wednesday the 19th afternoon. That’s the one to circle in your calendar. We’re talking 8ft from the WSW, with a very long 15-second period, glassy as a mirror, and the combined energy is cranking at 2628. That’s a powerful, clean groundswell – proper heavy stuff. It’s only for experienced surfers though, because at over 8ft, it’s a beast. But if you’ve got the skills, that’s the best session on offer.

The rest of the second week has some inconsistent offerings. Thursday the 20th morning looks okay with a 7ft WSW swell but cross-on wind, and then it gets blown out by the afternoon. Friday the 21st has some waist-high leftovers, but it’s nothing special. The last real spark is Tuesday the 25th morning – a tiny 2ft SW swell with a very long 20-second period and glassy conditions, but it’s small and the energy is weak (485). Not much to get stoked about.

So, to sum it up: if you’ve got a free afternoon, Wednesday the 12th is a clean little treat. But the absolute king swing is Wednesday the 19th afternoon – big, clean, and powerful. Don’t sleep on it, but know your limits.

Water temp is running about 58°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s not freezing your toes off.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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3
2
2
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1
1
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3
3
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.5
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.4
SSW
11
0.5
SW
19
0.9
WSW
18
1
WSW
17
1.3
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
WSW
13
1.1
W
11
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.7
WSW
10
1.7
SW
10
2
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1922
1269
976
553
363
433
177
553
608
768
584
482
268
180
222
275
367
482
551
524
482
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
SE
10
NW
15
NNW
10
ENE
5
NW
10
N
10
N
5
NNW
5
SSW
10
SSE
5
NNW
5
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
8:11AM1.44m
8:55PM0.88m
9:04AM1.54m
9:43PM0.96m
9:51AM1.60m
10:26PM1.04m
10:36AM1.60m
11:08PM1.11m
11:18AM1.55m
11:49PM1.16m
11:58AM1.45m
00:29AM1.19m
12:37PM1.30m
1:10AM1.19m
Low Tide
3:07PM0.10m
2:23AM0.19m
3:52PM0.01m
3:15AM0.11m
4:33PM-0.05m
4:04AM0.06m
5:12PM-0.06m
4:52AM0.04m
5:48PM-0.04m
5:38AM0.07m
6:23PM0.01m
6:25AM0.14m
6:57PM0.09m
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7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
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6:14
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:17
6:17
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7
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Temp °C
10
12
10
10
12
10
12
12
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14
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14
14
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13
Feels °C
7
7
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6
10
10
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10
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15
13
13
12
12
11
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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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