Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.1° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,555 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with WNW 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 (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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 over the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. We’ve got strong NNW winds thrashin’ the place on Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th, with lumpy, cross-shore chop and rain. The swell is there, around 3ft to 6ft, but it’s a mess. Not worth paddling out. You’ll be fightin’ the wind more than the wave.

Now, Sunday the 19th morning is where it starts to get interesting. The wind drops out completely – glassy conditions – and we’ve got a clean 5ft W swell, period 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (844). That’s a solid, workable wave for an intermediate. The morning is the pick of that day. In the afternoon, a light cross-onshore comes up, so you’ll want to be on it early.

Monday the 20th is another good shout. Morning sees a gentle offshore wind from the ENE, cleaning up a 4ft W swell (11 sec period). Combined energy is moderate (517). It’s not huge, but it’ll be clean and lined up. Afternoon stays clean with a lighter offshore.

Tuesday the 21st is a skip – the wind swings back onshore and fresh, turnin’ things lumpy again.

Wednesday the 22nd is a big one, but it’s not for everyone. The swell jumps to 10ft from the W, with a 12-second period. The combined energy is strong (2631). The morning is a write-off with fresh cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon shifts to a gentle cross-offshore breeze, makin’ it clean. However, that 10ft is too big for this break – this is expert-only territory.

Thursday the 23rd is a standout for the experienced crew. Morning is glassy, with a 7ft W swell (11 sec). The combined energy is strong (1312). Excellent surf conditions for surfers who know what they’re doin’. That’s the best on offer in the first week. The afternoon gets a light cross-onshore, so jump on the morning sesh.

Then there’s a lull. From Friday the 24th through to Monday the 27th, we’re lookin’ at small, weak swell – mostly under 3ft, with long periods (14-21 seconds) that’ll make it tricky and straight at a beach break. Light winds keep it from bein’ total junk, but it’s marginal. Not worth the drive, really.

The second week heats up again. Tuesday the 28th brings a 8ft WSW swell with a 12-second period, and combined energy strong (1440). The wind is a light cross-shore, so it’s a bit lumpy but still fun for the experienced.

Wednesday the 29th is a gem. Morning is glassy, with a 4ft WSW swell (9 sec). The combined energy is moderate (588). Not the biggest, but it’ll be clean and fun for intermediates. Afternoon stays glassy, with a tiny 2ft but a very long 20-second period – that’ll push through on the sets.

Thursday the 30th is the real standout of the whole outlook. Both morning and afternoon are glassy. Morning has a 8ft WSW swell, 15-second period, with combined energy very strong (2456). Afternoon is 8ft, 14-second period, also glassy, with combined energy very strong (2452). That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. Clean, powerful, and long-period groundswell. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August go big again – 12ft on Friday, 8ft on Saturday – but that’s too much for Ritoque. Expert-only on Friday when it’s clean, and Saturday afternoon gets a cross-onshore. The preceding Thursday is the true winner here.

Water temp is around 54°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget a good hood and booties.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon night, light winds from the ENE by Wed night).

Friday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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422
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1577
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High Tide
12:25PM1.55m
1:04AM1.05m
1:10PM1.42m
1:53AM1.06m
1:55PM1.26m
2:44AM1.07m
2:42PM1.09m
3:38AM1.07m
3:35PM0.94m
4:38AM1.08m
4:42PM0.82m
5:43AM1.10m
6:06PM0.75m
Low Tide
7:05PM-0.01m
6:45AM0.16m
7:47PM0.05m
7:39AM0.25m
8:28PM0.14m
8:40AM0.35m
9:10PM0.22m
9:51AM0.42m
9:55PM0.31m
11:15AM0.46m
10:48PM0.38m
12:40PM0.44m
11:48PM0.42m
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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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