Ritoque Surf Break

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Issued: 1 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.6° C

1.1°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 7th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s cut to it – the next couple of weeks at Ritoque have surf, but you’ve got to pick your moments. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is a touch colder than average for this time, so don’t forget a thick wetsuit.

The first true standout is Wednesday morning, July 15th. You’ve got a 6ft swell from the SW with an 11-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNE. Clean conditions, combined wave energy of 914 – moderate but solid. It’s an intermediate wave, fairly consistent, and crowds are possible. A good session for those who know the break.

Then Thursday, July 16th, is the real prize. Thursday morning delivers a 6ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a long 15 seconds – that’s groundswell, with real push. Wind is a clean cross-off from the ENE at just 6 mph, and combined energy hits 1346. By the afternoon it gets even better: glassy conditions, 6ft from the SW, still that 15-second period, and combined energy jumps to 1615. This one’s for experienced surfers – the size and long period make it more critical, but the waves will be proper. Best of the fortnight.

Friday, July 17th, is a write-off. Swell is 8ft from the SW at 16 seconds, but the wind goes off – 19 mph from the N in the morning, then a brutal 31 mph from the N with rain in the afternoon. Combined energy shoots to 3158, but it’s lumpy, choppy, and dangerous. That’s a kite day, not a paddle day.

From Tuesday, July 21st onward, it fades. Swell drops from 5ft to 2ft by Wednesday the 22nd, with cross-shore winds and energy below 1000. Not much to get excited about.

So if you want the good stuff, aim for the 15th and 16th. Everything else is either marginal or just plain ugly.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
3
2
!
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.5
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
3
WSW
14
2.2
SW
12
1.4
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
2.5
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
598
387
1238
1265
936
3242
1404
777
1449
732
581
486
691
834
607
509
486
471
394
2466
902
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
5
NNE
5
SW
15
SSW
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
SW
15
SW
5
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
SW
5
W
5
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
3:03PM1.04m
4:12AM1.02m
4:02PM0.94m
5:13AM1.11m
5:17PM0.87m
6:16AM1.21m
6:38PM0.83m
7:18AM1.33m
7:53PM0.84m
8:16AM1.45m
8:56PM0.87m
9:11AM1.56m
9:51PM0.91m
Low Tide
9:01AM0.45m
9:39PM0.26m
10:19AM0.47m
10:28PM0.28m
11:46AM0.43m
11:25PM0.29m
1:06PM0.34m
00:26AM0.28m
2:14PM0.23m
1:28AM0.24m
3:12PM0.12m
2:25AM0.18m
4:04PM0.03m
3:20AM0.13m
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7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:47
7:47
7:47
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5:52
5:53
5:53
5:54
5:54
5:55
5:55
 mm
Temp °C
16
16
16
14
16
17
17
18
17
18
19
17
16
15
14
18
18
18
18
16
14
Feels °C
12
12
14
12
14
15
13
14
15
14
16
16
14
12
13
16
15
16
15
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.5
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
3
WSW
14
2.2
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.9
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
WSW
11
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
2.5
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
12
Energy kJ
598
387
1238
1265
936
3242
1404
558
1449
732
581
392
691
834
607
509
486
471
394
2466
902
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
0.6
W
13
1.6
WSW
12
1.5
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
11
1.2
SW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
16
0.9
W
10
0.9
WSW
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.1
NW
16
1.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
40
236
486
486
495
128
755
596
511
411
344
486
6
10
151
153
78
56
59
10
801
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SSW
4
1.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
15
0.5
WSW
16
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
258
12
777
61
5
5
5
5
4
155
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
5
0.9
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SSW
4
1.4
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
0.8
SW
5
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
3
Energy kJ
22
28
13
12
404
346
34
16
10
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
Distance (km)
9
22
0
9
9
5
9
22
9
22
64
9
22
9
9
9
9
9
9
13
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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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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