Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got my eyes on the charts for Ritoque. This is a fairly consistent spot, an intermediate-level beach break, exposed to the swell, so it does pick up plenty of energy. The water temp is sitting right around 55°, which is actually a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing wild.

The whole window starts off with a solid run of surf. The standout is going to be Monday, July 27th. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 12 seconds, and it’s packing some serious punch – the energy reading is 2154 – that’s strong. The wind is glassy in the morning, so it’s going to be clean. This is for experienced surfers only, as it’s well over 8ft. The afternoon is even bigger, hitting 10ft, and it’s glassy, but the forecast notes it may be too big for this break, so stick to the morning.

The next best session is actually Thursday, July 23rd. The morning is a bit smaller, with a 4ft swell from the west (period 9 seconds), but it’s clean and cross-offshore. The real gem is Thursday afternoon: a 6ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period, glassy conditions, and the energy is a very solid 930. That’s a great, clean window for a rippable intermediate session.

Friday, July 24th morning is also a strong contender, with 6ft swell from the west, 11-second period, glassy conditions, and very high energy at 953. That’s another clean, punchy session before the wind turns in the afternoon.

Saturday, July 25th starts with a clean, glassy 4ft swell from the west, but it’s a shorter period at 10 seconds. The energy is moderate at 504. A nice small-wave option if you want a cruisy morning.

Sunday, July 26th has a pretty interesting afternoon. The swell is only 2ft, but it’s from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds (!) and clean, cross-offshore wind. The energy is still moderate at 637. That long period will make for some lined-up, peeling waves, perfect for a point or reef, but at a beach break it might be a bit too straight. Still, worth a look.

There’s a bit of a gap after that. The following Tuesday, July 28th morning is a bit messy with onshore wind, but the afternoon clears up with a glassy 5ft swell from the west, 13-second period, and moderate energy at 994. A solid option.

We then hit a rough patch from Wednesday, July 29th through the end of the month. The wind picks up and the quality drops. It gets messy with cross-shore and lumpy chops, so don’t bother until August 1st.

Saturday, August 1st morning offers a bit of hope. It’s clean with a 5ft swell from the west, 10-second period, and moderate energy at 461. It’s a solid option after the lull.

Sunday, August 2nd morning is tiny, only 2ft, but it’s glassy with a 14-second period, so it’ll be clean and playful. The afternoon has a 4ft swell from the west, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s a weaker, mushier wave.

The following week starts to build again. Monday, August 3rd morning is glassy with a 4ft swell from the west-northwest, 9-second period. A clean, small-wave morning.

The next real standout is Tuesday, August 4th. It’s a bit of a shame the wind is onshore, but the swell is a solid 8ft from the WSW with a 12-second period, and the energy is a strong 1547. It’s a bit messy, but if you’re desperate for size, it’s there for experienced surfers.

The next big event is a week later, on Friday, August 7th morning. A 8ft swell from the WSW, 13-second period, and the energy is a massive 2325. The wind is light cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but the power is there. That’s expert territory.

Overall, the best of the best is Monday, July 27th morning. Glassy, 8ft, strong energy, and clean. If you’re not an expert, Thursday, July 23rd afternoon is your call – 6ft, glassy, and a ton of fun.

Rusty out.

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