Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.3° 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, W swell with 1,715 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Mainly near gales.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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3
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3
2
2
2
1
0
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WNW
12
1.6
W
11
1.4
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.1
W
11
1
W
11
0.8
W
11
2.2
NW
8
0.6
W
10
1.9
WNW
10
2.5
W
11
2.2
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.4
W
9
1
WSW
10
1.6
WSW
10
2
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
10
1.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
928
629
466
342
305
248
157
624
78
681
1685
1116
555
339
188
554
850
647
440
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SSE
5
E
10
ENE
10
E
5
SE
15
NE
30
NNE
20
NNE
10
ENE
5
NE
5
W
0
SE
0
ENE
5
SSE
15
SE
5
W
10
S
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
1:53AM1.06m
1:55PM1.26m
2:44AM1.07m
2:42PM1.09m
3:38AM1.07m
3:35PM0.94m
4:38AM1.08m
4:42PM0.82m
5:43AM1.10m
6:06PM0.75m
6:47AM1.13m
7:27PM0.74m
Low Tide
7:39AM0.25m
8:28PM0.14m
8:40AM0.35m
9:10PM0.22m
9:51AM0.42m
9:55PM0.31m
11:15AM0.46m
10:48PM0.38m
12:40PM0.44m
11:48PM0.42m
1:50PM0.39m
00:49AM0.42m
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7:43
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5:59
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 mm
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19
2
Temp °C
13
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14
14
11
15
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Feels °C
11
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3
9
14
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7
12
12
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16
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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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