Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 05 Nov 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
17.5°C
2.8° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 21 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,968 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (Nov 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 7th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 21st Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Thu
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
18
2.2
SW
16
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.4
SW
11
2.3
SW
10
1.9
SW
10
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1518
2413
1426
1289
2456
2088
1638
1645
1322
1156
730
2314
1704
851
1784
1857
1956
1632
1304
892
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
20
S
15
S
35
SW
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
WSW
10
S
5
SW
10
W
5
SSE
15
NW
25
N
10
N
0
W
20
WSW
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
W
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
9:03PM1.18m
9:07AM1.14m
9:40PM1.28m
9:51AM1.11m
10:14PM1.36m
10:31AM1.06m
10:46PM1.41m
11:10AM1.02m
11:19PM1.43m
11:47AM0.97m
11:53PM1.42m
12:25PM0.91m
00:29AM1.38m
Low Tide
3:07AM0.23m
3:16PM0.11m
3:54AM0.17m
3:49PM0.13m
4:37AM0.13m
4:20PM0.15m
5:17AM0.11m
4:50PM0.19m
5:56AM0.11m
5:21PM0.22m
6:36AM0.13m
5:53PM0.27m
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Temp °C
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15
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16
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17
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17
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17
Feels °C
12
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14
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19
17
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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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