Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.5° C
0.9° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, WSW swell with 1,765 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.

We’re kicking off with a bit of a slow start. The first couple of days are a write-off for any decent surf, with a messy cross-off wind and rain on the 21st. Nothing to get excited about there. Then, from the 22nd of July, things start to look up. We’ve got a clean, glassy mornin’ coming in with a solid 6ft swell from the west, period around 10 seconds. The energy is already building, sitting at 737 (moderate), and the wind is dead calm. That’s a beautiful start to the day. The afternoon holds that glassy feel too, with a touch more energy (915) and a slightly longer 11-second period. This is a proper little window for a session.

The standout period really lands on the 24th of July, Friday morning. That’s the one to circle. We’re looking at a 7ft west swell, a long 11-second period, and perfect off-shore conditions from the SSE. The energy is strong at 1053, and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid, powerful wave with clean faces. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so a steamer is still the call.

The following week keeps the momentum going. The 27th of July, Monday morning, is another cracker: 6ft swell from the WSW, glassy with a slight air, and energy hitting 1190 (strong). That’s a clean, powerful morning. Then on the 28th, Tuesday morning, we get a 7ft swell with a solid 12-second period and a light offshore from the ESE. That’s 1471 energy (strong) and clean conditions. The 29th of July, Wednesday morning, is the real heavyweight in the first week: a 8ft swell from the WSW, 13-second period, glassy, and energy at 2114 (very strong). That’s a serious, long-period groundswell. For a spot like Ritoque, which is exposed and fairly consistent, that long period will make for some beautiful, powerful lines, but at this size, it’s for the experienced crew only.

Now, into the second week, things get a bit wild. The 31st of July, Friday afternoon, sees a massive 15ft swell from the NW, but the energy is off the charts at 3876. The report says it’s too big for this break. Unless you’re a tow-in specialist, you’ll want to sit that one out. The 1st of August, Saturday, is no better, with 13ft swells and energy over 5000. That’s just dangerous. The 2nd of August, Sunday, drops a touch to 10ft, but still too big for a comfortable paddle. The 3rd of August, Monday, is a write-off with strong onshore winds.

The best bet for the second week, and it’s a long-range one so keep an eye on the charts, is the 5th of August, Wednesday morning. We’re looking at 6ft from the SW, an 8-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is 459 (moderate). It’s not the biggest, but it’s clean and rideable, a nice little window to finish the run.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
2.2
WSW
11
2
W
11
1.9
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
86
80
456
653
723
432
251
240
1146
935
784
603
450
254
325
303
390
407
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
30
NNE
25
NNE
5
E
0
S
5
W
5
NNE
10
N
10
N
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSW
0
E
0
SSW
5
SW
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ENE
5
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5
NW
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NE
Wind State
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glassy
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cross
cross
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glassy
glassy
High Tide
3:38AM1.07m
3:35PM0.94m
4:38AM1.08m
4:42PM0.82m
5:43AM1.10m
6:06PM0.75m
6:47AM1.13m
7:27PM0.74m
7:43AM1.18m
8:26PM0.77m
8:30AM1.25m
9:09PM0.80m
Low Tide
9:10PM0.22m
9:51AM0.42m
9:55PM0.31m
11:15AM0.46m
10:48PM0.38m
12:40PM0.44m
11:48PM0.42m
1:50PM0.39m
00:49AM0.42m
2:43PM0.32m
1:43AM0.39m
3:24PM0.26m
2:29AM0.34m
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 mm
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29
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Temp °C
14
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Feels °C
12
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14
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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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