Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.5° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,139 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 (Sep 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 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, I gotta be honest. The first few days are looking a bit rough, with messy winds and choppy conditions making it hard to get excited. The water's sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 59°F.

The first real chance to wet a line doesn't come until Saturday the 5th of September. It's nothing special, but there's a window of opportunity. Ritoque is an exposed break, and it's fairly consistent. The swell is coming from the SW, but it's a short period affair at 9 seconds, making for a bit of a lumpy, weak wave. The combined energy is moderate (1418), but the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it's manageable. It's a marginal call, but it's the best we've got early on.

Sunday the 6th of September morning is a bit of a standout in this first week. The wind swings onshore from the WSW at just 6 mph, and we get a solid 5ft SW swell with a decent 15-second period (1350 energy). That long period means the waves will have some real push and shape, but it might be a bit gutless on the beach. It's a marginal call, but the light wind and clean conditions make it worth a look.

The rest of that first week into the second is a write-off, I'm afraid. The wind is a mess – mostly cross-onshore, often strong, and the swell is either too short-period or too churned up. You'll be fighting a losing battle.

Now, for the long-range promise. Keep your eyes on Thursday the 17th of September. The morning looks like a real gem. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm from the WSW. The combined energy is still moderate (538), but clean, glassy conditions with a long-period groundswell? That's what dreams are made of. This is a promising one, but it's a week away, so don't plan your life around it just yet.

Following that, Friday the 18th of September is looking very interesting. The swell is pumping up to 8ft from the SW with a 12-second period (1840 energy). That's a proper size, getting into the territory where only experienced surfers should be out. It's a bit of a beast, but it could be a real session for those who can handle it.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bit of a grind with a couple of decent windows on the 6th. The real standout to watch for is the glassy morning of Thursday the 17th, and then the big swell on the 18th. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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576
791
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698
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737
1125
813
1139
865
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628
488
369
248
401
463
336
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
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SSW
15
S
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15
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High Tide
2:13PM0.86m
2:59AM1.19m
3:31PM0.75m
4:20AM1.19m
5:22PM0.71m
5:49AM1.23m
6:58PM0.76m
7:04AM1.32m
8:00PM0.86m
8:02AM1.41m
8:46PM0.97m
8:51AM1.47m
9:27PM1.07m
Low Tide
8:32AM0.34m
8:02PM0.32m
10:02AM0.39m
9:07PM0.39m
11:47AM0.36m
10:43PM0.42m
1:09PM0.26m
1:15AM0.37m
2:05PM0.16m
1:24AM0.28m
2:49PM0.07m
2:21AM0.18m
3:28PM0.00m
3:10AM0.10m
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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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