Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.4° 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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,817 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with WNW 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 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 16th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 16th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 16th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 160mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the N by Sun night).

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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
11
1.3
NW
8
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
17
3
NW
10
1.1
SW
14
1.1
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13
1.4
WNW
10
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
W
11
1.1
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11
0.8
WSW
11
2.2
NW
8
1.4
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7
1.4
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8
1.5
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11
1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
294
206
114
143
1664
456
451
363
290
287
494
569
478
396
305
167
603
205
260
487
625
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
N
45
N
45
N
30
N
45
N
30
NNW
15
NE
20
N
10
NNE
5
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NNE
40
NNW
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NE
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NNE
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NNW
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NE
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High Tide
11:29PM0.99m
11:39AM1.63m
00:17AM1.03m
12:25PM1.55m
1:04AM1.05m
1:10PM1.42m
1:53AM1.06m
1:55PM1.26m
2:44AM1.07m
2:42PM1.09m
3:38AM1.07m
3:35PM0.94m
4:38AM1.08m
Low Tide
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
8:28PM0.14m
8:40AM0.35m
9:10PM0.22m
9:51AM0.42m
9:55PM0.31m
11:15AM0.46m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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