Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Ritoque.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks start off pretty flat and ordinary. The first few days are a write-off with weak, poor-quality surf, so don’t bother rushing down right now. We’ve got a real gap of nothing worth paddling out for until mid-week.

Monday, August 24th – a small window appears. The morning at Ritoque shows some life with a 2ft SSW groundswell pushing in at a solid 13 seconds, and the wind is glassy. That’s a real treat – clean conditions. Don’t expect much power, but it could be a fun little session for a log or a mid-length.

Wednesday, August 26th – the morning is looking promising. The swell has bumped up to 3ft from the WSW, still with a nice 12-second period, and it’s glassy again. The combined energy is moderate (484), and conditions are clean. This is a good window for a cruiser session.

Later Wednesday – the afternoon sees the swell jump to 6ft, but the wind swings cross and the energy is picking up (822). It’s a bit more lined up, but it’s getting into that intermediate territory. Fun, but not the standout.

Thursday, August 27th – here’s where it gets heavy. The morning brings a 12ft WSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is cross-off. The combined energy is massive (5882). This is expert territory. The swell is too big for most, and the long period means it’s going to be powerful and testing. Not for the faint-hearted. If you’re a seasoned charger, it’s on, but this is not a beginner’s day.

Friday, August 28th – the swell drops to 10ft in the morning, still huge for Ritoque. The wind is light cross-on, energy still high (2948). It’s a bit cleaner than Thursday, but still a big, powerful swell. Only for experienced surfers.

Saturday, September 5th – now we’re talking about a real standout. The afternoon session is looking like the pick of the entire period. A 7ft WSW swell at 12 seconds, with glassy conditions. The combined energy is solid (1195), and the setup is clean. This is the session to circle on the calendar. For experienced surfers, it’s an excellent call. The wind is glass – you don’t get better than that – and the swell has enough size and period to put you in some proper waves.

Sunday, September 7th – the final morning shows some potential with a 3ft WSW swell at 11 seconds and glassy conditions again. The energy is moderate (480), and conditions are good for a clean, small-wave session.

For the standout, Saturday, September 5th afternoon is the best on offer. Clean, glassy conditions, a solid 7ft swell from the WSW, and enough energy to make it worthwhile. The rest of the period is a mix of too small, too big, or too windy. Ritoque is a fairly consistent spot, so it’s not unusual to have these gaps. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

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