Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.5° C
1.1° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,061 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 20s period with WSW 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 (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 20s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 13th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks here at Ritoque. This place is an exposed beach setup, and it’s gonna be a wild ride of a forecast, with some proper gems and some real beasts that only the brave should touch.

We’re kicking off Monday the 13th of July with a serious pulse of energy. That’s a very long-period groundswell from the WSW, around 6ft on the face, glassy conditions – wind is dead calm out of the SW at just 3 mph. The water is about average for this time of year, so no drama there. The combined swell energy is pumping hard at 2505 (moderate to strong). This is excellent surf, but it’s for experienced surfers only at this size. As the day goes on, it pushes up to 8ft with a 16-second period, still glassy – 3649 energy (strong). Monday is the standout of the whole run, hands down. If you’ve got the skills, you go.

Tuesday the 14th is a different story. The swell is still big, pushing 10ft from the WSW, but that’s way too big for this break. The wind is cross-off from the NNE at 6 mph, which keeps it clean, but honestly, this is only for experts who know the sandbanks, and even then, it’s pushing the limit. The energy is still huge at 2904. It’s a pass for most.

Wednesday the 15th settles down. Morning sees a 6ft WSW swell with an 11-second period, cross-off wind, and clean conditions. Energy drops to 802 (moderate). Conditions are very good, but there’s a bit of a crowd factor at Ritoque sometimes, so expect company. The afternoon gets smaller and muddier with a 4ft SW swell and a cross-shore wind, making it marginal.

Thursday the 16th is a write-off. The wind goes mental – NNE at 16 mph in the morning, then a full gale from the N at 31 mph in the afternoon. The swell is all over the place, short-period junk. Don’t bother.

Friday the 17th brings heavy rain and a massive 12ft NW swell. The morning is cross-shore, but the afternoon turns offshore from the E at 6 mph, cleaning it up. The energy is 2843 (strong). Again, this is too big for most, purely expert territory. The rain might keep the crowds thin, but the size is the main issue.

Saturday the 18th is messy. Strong onshore winds from the N at 22 mph in the morning, turning into a 40 mph gale in the afternoon. The 6ft WNW swell is blown out. Not for surfing – might be more interesting for kite surfing if that’s your thing.

Sunday the 19th is a mixed bag. The morning is average with a cross-shore breeze and 5ft WNW swell, but the afternoon turns the corner. Glassy offshore wind from the SE at 6 mph, clean lines, 5ft swell with 11-second period. The energy is 681 (moderate). Expect very good surf conditions.

Monday the 20th has gentle offshore winds from the E, keeping it clean. The swell drops to 4ft from the W, period 10 seconds, energy 491. Good, but nothing to write home about. Tuesday the 21st is small and glassy in the afternoon – 3ft, 8-second period – just a fun little wave for the log.

From Wednesday the 22nd, it dries up completely. There’s a big gap with almost nothing surfable for several days. The swell just disappears, with energy readings below 300. This is normal for the area when the wind goes weird.

Then, hold on. Thursday the 23rd of July, a week and a half away, the models are hinting at something big. A huge 13ft WSW groundswell with a 14-second period hits, but the wind is cross-onshore. The energy is off the charts at 5385 (very strong). It’s too big for the break and onshore. A frustrating combo.

But the real long-range gem is the Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th. Sunday morning sees 8ft from the W with an 11-second period, glassy conditions, and energy of 1634. The water temp remains about average. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Monday the 27th keeps the quality with 8ft W swell, glassy or clean offshore winds, energy around 1500. This is promising, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it – the confidence is lower this far ahead.

The final Tuesday the 28th offers a brief, smaller window: 5ft WNW swell, totally glassy, dead calm wind, and energy of 1156. A clean, fun wave to end the run.

So, the call for the best on offer: The absolute standout is Monday the 13th of July – first thing. That’s a no-brainer. The second best is the long-range promise of Sunday the 26th into Monday the 27th, but treat that as a provisional check-in closer to the date.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 194mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, gales from the N by Sat afternoon).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sun
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.8
WSW
18
2.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
14
3
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.8
SW
10
2.2
NW
6
0.5
SW
17
4
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
1.3
SW
13
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
W
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
2084
3334
4061
2904
2588
1320
736
268
150
342
143
3850
2331
2260
581
750
705
501
469
408
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SW
5
SW
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
NE
5
N
15
NNE
25
NNE
50
N
15
NNE
5
NNW
10
E
15
NE
35
N
65
N
5
NNW
15
N
10
SE
Wind State
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glassy
glassy
glassy
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cross-off
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cross
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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cross
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glassy
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cross-off
High Tide
8:56PM0.87m
9:11AM1.56m
9:51PM0.91m
10:03AM1.63m
10:41PM0.96m
10:52AM1.66m
11:29PM0.99m
11:39AM1.63m
00:17AM1.03m
12:25PM1.55m
1:04AM1.05m
1:10PM1.42m
1:53AM1.06m
1:55PM1.26m
Low Tide
2:25AM0.18m
4:04PM0.03m
3:20AM0.13m
4:52PM-0.03m
4:12AM0.08m
5:39PM-0.06m
5:02AM0.07m
6:23PM-0.05m
5:53AM0.10m
7:05PM-0.01m
6:45AM0.16m
7:47PM0.05m
7:39AM0.25m
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7:43
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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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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