Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
16.0°C
2.0° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,662 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 19th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Monday
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Saturday
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Wave
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Direction
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1.1
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19
1.6
SW
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2.2
SW
17
2.1
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16
1.8
SW
16
1.6
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15
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18
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
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1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
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1.5
SW
13
1.4
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1.7
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1.7
SW
13
1.4
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12
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
834
1628
2662
2140
1634
1185
825
1532
1363
1077
878
767
673
996
946
613
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930
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SW
10
NNE
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NNE
35
NNW
30
N
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N
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NNW
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NNE
25
N
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NNW
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NNW
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WNW
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NE
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NE
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W
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SSW
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High Tide
5:32AM1.04m
7:21PM0.72m
6:44AM1.06m
8:07PM0.81m
7:38AM1.09m
8:40PM0.91m
8:23AM1.13m
9:08PM1.03m
9:02AM1.16m
9:37PM1.15m
9:40AM1.17m
10:08PM1.28m
Low Tide
10:28PM0.56m
1:10PM0.36m
00:12AM0.55m
1:55PM0.30m
1:23AM0.49m
2:29PM0.24m
2:15AM0.41m
2:57PM0.19m
2:58AM0.32m
3:24PM0.14m
3:40AM0.22m
3:51PM0.11m
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Feels °C
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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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