Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,879 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 13th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
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4
2
2
2
1
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.6
WSW
19
2.4
WSW
16
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
3
NW
9
3
NW
10
0.9
SW
14
4
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
742
774
607
458
472
400
1845
3011
3879
3028
2470
1735
895
486
252
383
344
1521
1827
276
3464
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
5
S
5
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
W
5
SW
5
SSW
5
S
5
E
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
35
N
40
NNE
15
NNE
50
N
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:53PM0.84m
8:16AM1.45m
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
Low Tide
2:14PM0.23m
1:28AM0.24m
3:12PM0.12m
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
clear
clear
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heavy rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:55
5:55
5:57
5:57
5:58
5:59
 mm
12
5
14
53
Temp °C
17
17
16
17
16
15
16
15
14
15
16
15
14
14
15
14
14
14
14
13
13
Feels °C
15
14
16
15
14
14
15
13
13
14
15
15
13
12
13
12
8
7
11
10
4
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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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