Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
16.6°C
2.4° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, WSW swell with 2,827 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 26th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 28th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 30th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
2
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2
3
0
3
3
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3
2
2
4
4
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
7
1.6
SW
7
1.5
SW
7
1.3
SW
7
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
WSW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.5
WSW
17
2.1
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
15
2.3
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
506
240
260
237
162
255
366
394
428
378
400
623
824
1294
2285
2615
2148
2031
1973
2243
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
SSW
5
NNW
15
WSW
15
S
10
S
25
SW
5
S
5
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
5
S
0
WNW
10
W
5
SSW
0
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
10:41PM1.39m
11:00AM1.14m
11:17PM1.47m
11:42AM1.09m
11:57PM1.52m
12:27PM1.01m
00:42AM1.52m
1:17PM0.93m
1:32AM1.48m
2:15PM0.84m
2:30AM1.40m
3:27PM0.78m
Low Tide
4:21PM0.09m
5:03AM0.07m
4:53PM0.09m
5:47AM0.04m
5:27PM0.11m
6:35AM0.04m
6:05PM0.14m
7:27AM0.07m
6:48PM0.20m
8:28AM0.13m
7:38PM0.28m
9:38AM0.18m
8:41PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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17
16
17
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Feels °C
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14
16
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17
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15
17
15
15
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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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