Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.7° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 5,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 7s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Ritoque.

First up, water temp is sittin’ at 57° with a 1° anomaly – so pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, no surprises there.

Honestly, the next few days are a bit of a write-off. The swell’s there but it’s messy. Thursday the 20th has a 5ft swell from the WSW but it’s 12 seconds, and a cross-shore breeze has it all chopped up. The combined energy is moderate at 924. Not worth paddlin’ out for.

Friday the 21st picks up to 6ft – 7ft but the period drops to 7 or 8 seconds. That’s short-period, wind-swell junk with a cross wind. Energy’s still moderate (678, 659) but the quality is marginal. Saturday and Sunday are flat-ish and weak. 5ft on Saturday with 8 seconds and cross-on wind? Nah. Sunday drops to 3ft – 4ft with next to no energy (243, 185). You’d be better off takin’ a walk.

Monday the 24th is a tease. Swell drops to 2ft but the wind goes glassy, period climbs to 12 – 13 seconds. Energy is moderate (275, 294). Clean but tiny. Might be a longboard session if you’re desperate.

Now, Tuesday 26th afternoon things start to wake up. 6ft from the WSW, 12 seconds, cross-on but light wind. Energy jumps to 857. Still a bit messy, but gettin’ closer.

The real standout hits Thursday the 27th of August. Morning session: 7ft from the WSW, 12 seconds, glassy conditions with ENE wind. Combined energy is a solid 2134. That’s a proper window for experienced surfers. The afternoon jumps to 7ft with a 17 second period – very long period groundswell. That’s gonna wrap into Ritoque with serious power and shape, but the wind switches cross-on, so the morning is the pick for clean lines.

Friday the 28th morning is another big one – 8ft, 15 seconds, cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, energy is 2951. That’s expert territory. Rain showers but the wind’s clean. This is a day for the chargers. Saturday the 29th stays solid (8ft, 13 seconds, 2265 energy) but the wind’s cross-on, so not as clean. Still, plenty of push.

After that, it backs off through the end of August into September. Swell drops below 3ft by Tuesday the 1st of September, with onshore winds and choppy conditions. Energy drops to 309 – 450. Not worth it.

Then a little pulse shows up on Friday the 4th of September: 6ft, 12-13 seconds, light cross-on wind. Energy 1126. It’s marginal but could be alright if the wind plays nice. That’s the last gasp before a flat spell.

So here’s the bottom line: the best on offer is Thursday the 27th of August morning – glassy, solid 7ft groundswell, and plenty of energy. Friday the 28th morning is also a standout for experts with 8ft and clean offshore wind. Ritoque is fairly consistent, but the first week is full of choppy, average conditions. Hang in there for that Thursday, it’ll be worth it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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WSW
12
1.8
SW
8
1.8
SW
8
2.1
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7
1.6
SW
8
1.5
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8
1.5
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7
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1.1
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8
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8
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13
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12
0.8
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11
0.5
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15
0.7
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1
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13
1.4
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12
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
585
385
378
428
341
277
237
149
153
111
59
147
154
140
123
188
336
589
819
791
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
S
15
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15
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10
SSE
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High Tide
3:57PM0.73m
4:52AM1.06m
5:47PM0.68m
6:14AM1.08m
7:23PM0.71m
7:20AM1.14m
8:16PM0.76m
8:09AM1.21m
8:52PM0.82m
8:48AM1.29m
9:22PM0.88m
9:22AM1.35m
9:51PM0.95m
Low Tide
9:40PM0.46m
12:21PM0.46m
11:04PM0.50m
1:37PM0.40m
00:26AM0.48m
2:26PM0.32m
1:26AM0.42m
3:02PM0.25m
2:12AM0.34m
3:33PM0.18m
2:50AM0.27m
4:01PM0.13m
3:26AM0.21m
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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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