Ritoque Surf Break

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Issued: 1 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.8° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,274 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 2nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
4
4
1
4
3
2
3
3
2
4
1
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
21
1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
2
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
2.5
WSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1632
1223
784
527
172
424
723
1388
2129
2414
2580
2185
1692
1421
992
658
623
842
736
565
2881
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
0
WSW
5
WSW
5
ENE
10
N
15
NNW
10
E
5
SSE
15
SSW
15
SE
10
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:53AM1.38m
00:27AM0.85m
12:27PM1.35m
1:05AM0.86m
1:01PM1.29m
1:45AM0.88m
1:37PM1.22m
2:28AM0.91m
2:16PM1.13m
3:17AM0.96m
3:03PM1.04m
4:12AM1.02m
4:02PM0.94m
Low Tide
6:42PM0.16m
5:49AM0.28m
7:16PM0.17m
6:27AM0.32m
7:49PM0.19m
7:09AM0.36m
8:22PM0.21m
7:58AM0.41m
8:58PM0.24m
9:01AM0.45m
9:39PM0.26m
10:19AM0.47m
10:28PM0.28m
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
 mm
1
7
Temp °C
10
11
10
10
11
10
12
13
12
14
15
14
17
17
15
16
16
15
16
18
16
Feels °C
7
7
7
9
9
9
9
8
9
12
11
11
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
12
1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
2
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
2.5
WSW
15
Energy kJ
1632
1223
784
527
137
154
723
1388
2129
2414
2580
2185
1692
1421
992
658
623
842
736
565
2881
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
26
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SW
15
1.1
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
8
1
W
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.5
W
7
0.9
SW
5
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
11
Energy kJ
26
87
138
424
255
136
215
115
69
22
49
308
249
286
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
22
0.5
SW
16
0.5
W
7
0.1
W
13
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
13
172
125
23
3
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
7
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
Energy kJ
114
16
16
38
45
38
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
Distance (km)
9
178
0
0
358
0
11
11
0
0
9
0
9
9
9
0
9
0
64
64
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
9
8
9
9
6
7
7
9
7
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.

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