Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.5° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,139 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 (Sep 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. 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+)11PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 7th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Ritoque are a real mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of swell, but the wind is the problem. For the most part, it’s cross-on or choppy, so don’t expect a whole lot of perfection. The water is sitting at 59° right now, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the rubber might feel a little more comfortable.

The first decent chance to get wet isn’t until Sunday, September 6th. The morning sees a 5ft SW groundswell with a nice long 15-second period, and the wind is offshore – light, but clean. The combined energy is strong (1345), so there’s plenty of push. It’s marginal, but this is the pick of the early days. The afternoon drops a bit to 5ft and the wind swings cross-on, so grab the dawn patrol.

Monday the 7th is a repeat: 5ft SW swell, 14-second period, but the wind is cross-on again. It’s rideable, but not special.

Then we hit a flat spot from Tuesday the 8th through to Thursday the 10th – the swell drops under 4ft and the wind stays messy. The combined energy falls to between 267 and 697, weak to moderate, and the reports are all poor or marginal. Not worth paddling out.

Things get interesting again on Friday, September 11th. The swell jumps to 6ft in the morning, and 8ft in the afternoon, with a moderate 11-12 second period. The combined energy hits 1018 and 1502, so there’s a lot of water moving. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is cross-on at 12-16 mph, making it choppy. At 8ft, this is expert territory only. If you’re a big-wave charger and don’t mind the chop, the afternoon might have some raw power. For everyone else, it’s a miss.

Saturday the 12th is probably your best shout for the whole period. Morning sees 8ft SW swell, 11-second period, and light offshore wind (W at 6 mph). The combined energy is 1329, and the wind state is unknown but the direction is on. This is a proper, clean, powerful swell for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops to 7ft with light cross-on wind – still good, but not as clean.

From Sunday the 13th onward, the swell hangs around 6ft to 7ft, but the wind is always cross-on or onshore, and the period drops under 10 seconds. The energy is moderate, but the quality is poor. It’s the kind of week where you’re better off waiting for the next system.

If I’m being honest, the standout here is the morning of Saturday, September 12th. That 8ft SW groundswell with clean, offshore wind is the only session that looks truly special. For the more consistent, but smaller option, Sunday morning September 6th is your best early bet. Everything else is just making the most of what we’ve got. Keep an eye on the charts, boys. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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WSW
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1.5
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14
1.3
WSW
13
2.3
SW
8
2.3
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9
2.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
576
791
545
645
745
675
694
737
1125
813
1139
865
1048
628
488
369
248
401
463
336
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
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S
20
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High Tide
2:13PM0.86m
2:59AM1.19m
3:31PM0.75m
4:20AM1.19m
5:22PM0.71m
5:49AM1.23m
6:58PM0.76m
7:04AM1.32m
8:00PM0.86m
8:02AM1.41m
8:46PM0.97m
8:51AM1.47m
9:27PM1.07m
Low Tide
8:02PM0.32m
10:02AM0.39m
9:07PM0.39m
11:47AM0.36m
10:43PM0.42m
1:09PM0.26m
1:15AM0.37m
2:05PM0.16m
1:24AM0.28m
2:49PM0.07m
2:21AM0.18m
3:28PM0.00m
3:10AM0.10m
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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.

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