Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 6,079 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SSW 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 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checkin' in with the outlook for Ritoque.
First up, the week ahead is a mixed bag. We've got some small swell filtering in from the Southwest, but for the first few days, the conditions are just ordinary. Monday the 24th sees a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a moderate 13-second period, but the wind is a cross-off shore and the energy is weak (186). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. The water's sitting at 57°, which is pretty average for the time of year.
Tuesday morning the 25th, the swell drops right off to 2ft, but we get a glassy window with a long 15-second period from the WSW and a jump in energy (313). That's your best early option – clean, but tiny. That window closes fast as the afternoon brings a cross-shore breeze.
Wednesday the 26th, the swell bumps up to nearly 3ft, but it's on the short-period side (down to 10 seconds) and the cross-onshore wind kills the quality. The energy picks up (464), but it's messy.
Now, Thursday the 27th is a big, big dose of reality. The swell is forecast to hit 12ft from the WSW with a solid 15-second period, and the combined energy is massive (6079). The wind is glassy in the morning! But here's the kicker – at 12ft, this wave is only for experts. For anyone else, it's just too big and dangerous. The break is exposed, so it's going to be a raw, powerful session for the crew who can handle it. Later in the week, from Friday the 28th through the weekend, the swell stays big (over 7ft) but the winds turn cross-onshore, making it ugly. The energy is still strong, but the conditions are marginal. This stretch is way more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfers.
Looking further out, into the first week of September, the swell drops back to the 3ft to 7ft range, but the cross-onshore wind is a persistent issue. There are some long-period (15 to 18 second) pulses on September 2nd and 3rd, but the onshore breeze will chop them up. There is a glimmer of hope right at the end: on Tuesday morning, September 8th, the wind goes glassy again, with a clean 7ft, 14-second WSW swell and strong energy (1695). That's a promising long-range signal – good for experienced surfers – but it's far out so keep your fingers crossed.
Overall, if you're not an expert, the small glassy window on Tuesday morning is your best bet. If you're a charger, the Thursday morning window is the standout, but it's a heavy one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
142 | 129 | 144 | 123 | 268 | 336 | 263 | 365 | 892 | 6079 | 5364 | 3456 | 2488 | 2084 | 1420 | 918 | 780 | 636 | 626 | 615 | 737 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:09AM1.21m | 8:52PM0.82m | 8:48AM1.29m | 9:22PM0.88m | 9:22AM1.35m | 9:51PM0.95m | 9:54AM1.39m | 10:20PM1.01m | 10:25AM1.40m | 10:50PM1.08m | 10:56AM1.38m | 11:21PM1.14m | 11:28AM1.32m | 11:53PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:02PM0.25m | 2:12AM0.34m | 3:33PM0.18m | 2:50AM0.27m | 4:01PM0.13m | 3:26AM0.21m | 4:27PM0.09m | 4:01AM0.16m | 4:53PM0.07m | 4:37AM0.14m | 5:19PM0.07m | 5:13AM0.14m | 5:45PM0.09m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 |
142 | 129 | 144 | 99 | 268 | 336 | 185 | 365 | 892 | 6079 | 5364 | 3456 | 2488 | 2084 | 1420 | 918 | 780 | 636 | 626 | 615 | 737 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 16 |
19 | 51 | 99 | 74 | 59 | 123 | 263 | 274 | 75 | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 42 | 210 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 6 | WSW 3 | WSW 15 | — | — | SW 20 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | SW 20 | SW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 20 |
25 | 12 | 1 | 123 | — | — | 16 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 15 | 44 | 31 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 |
— | — | — | 17 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 124 | 65 | 0 | 5 | 178 | 5 | 70 | 70 | 0 | 70 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 494 | 9 |
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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.











