Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.2°C
1.0° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, WSW swell with 1,024 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. 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+) 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

Right out of the gate, the surf is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of swell, but the wind is going to be the main character for a while, making a lot of it a touch on the messy side. The real standout window, the one you want to circle on the calendar, kicks off on the morning of Monday the 31st of August. That morning, Ritoque is looking absolutely pristine. We’ve got a tidy 4ft of groundswell rolling in from the WSW at a long 12 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s going to produce some clean, lined-up waves with that long-period energy and power (combined energy of 556). The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit is your friend.

The rest of this first week is a bit of a write-off for quality. Swell stays in the 4ft to 5ft range, but cross-onshore winds keep the surface choppy. There’s a flicker on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning with another glassy spell and a 2ft, 18-second groundswell (combined energy of 524), but it’s a small clean window. That long 18-second period is more of a point break or reef swell, so Ritoque, being a beach setup, might see those waves wrapping a bit too straight and the sets will be spaced out. Still, for a clever surfer on the right board, that early glass could offer a few gems.

The second week gets a bit more interesting energy-wise, but the conditions stay a challenge. We see a big jump in combined energy starting Sunday the 6th of September (1609 in the afternoon), with 6ft swell and a light breeze. That’s some serious juice, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bumpy ride. The waves will have plenty of push, but expect some chop on the face.

Heading into the 12th and 13th of September, the swell stays solid in the 6ft to 7ft range. That 7ft on Monday the 14th of September morning is only for the experienced crew, as it’s pushing into expert territory. The winds pick up too, with a fresh breeze on the 13th creating lumpy conditions. There’s a chance it cleans up for that Monday morning the 14th with a gentle cross-shore wind, and with a combined energy of 1452, the ocean will be doing its thing.

So, to sum it up: the best bet by far is Monday the 31st of August morning for the clean, glassy lines. The rest of the run is mostly workable but not perfect, with a small potential window on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. If you’re not fussy about a bit of chop, the bigger swells later in the second week have plenty of grunt, but your timing needs to be bang on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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11
1.6
WSW
11
1.5
WSW
12
1.3
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12
1.5
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11
0.9
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11
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10
1.6
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10
0.7
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19
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18
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18
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17
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16
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15
1.6
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14
1.5
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13
1.3
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13
1.2
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13
1.7
SW
8
0.7
SW
19
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
631
619
614
454
521
167
253
478
350
392
366
281
709
683
955
756
606
437
361
375
595
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
W
10
E
5
SSE
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
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15
SSW
25
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20
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30
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15
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High Tide
11:28AM1.32m
11:53PM1.19m
12:01PM1.23m
00:28AM1.22m
12:38PM1.12m
1:08AM1.23m
1:20PM0.99m
1:57AM1.21m
2:13PM0.86m
2:59AM1.19m
3:31PM0.75m
4:20AM1.19m
5:22PM0.71m
Low Tide
5:45PM0.09m
5:53AM0.16m
6:13PM0.12m
6:36AM0.21m
6:43PM0.18m
7:27AM0.28m
7:18PM0.25m
8:32AM0.34m
8:02PM0.32m
10:02AM0.39m
9:07PM0.39m
11:47AM0.36m
10:43PM0.42m
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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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