Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.1° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,834 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking in the water for the next couple of weeks.

The overall picture is a bit up and down, but we’ve got a couple of clear winners. The surf starts to show up on Sunday afternoon, and the real sweet spot is the Monday the 28th into Tuesday the 29th. That’s the time to clear your schedule.

We open on Sunday the 26th at Ritoque with a small clean swell. The water temp is 56°, which is about normal for the season. You’ve got a 0.7m SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (643). The wind is glassy, dead flat. That’s a big plus. The spot is fairly consistent and can get crowded sometimes, so plan for that. It’s a gentle start.

Monday the 27th brings a bigger 1.6m W swell, but the period drops to 10 seconds, and the wind is crossing from the NNW. It’s a bit rough. The afternoon gets bigger at 1.8m, but the wind turns cross-on, so the quality is marginal. The energy jumps to 1441, but it’s not the cleanest.

Now for the highlight. Tuesday the 28th is the one. The morning delivers a 2.4m WSW groundswell with a 12-second period and a strong combined energy of 1641. The wind is glassy, absolutely calm. This is excellent surf, but at 2.4m, it’s for experienced surfers only. The afternoon stays glassy with a 2.1m swell and 11-second period. This is your best window – if you’re comfortable in solid waves, don’t miss it.

Wednesday the 29th is a bit smaller but still clean. Morning has a 1.3m WSW swell (12 seconds) with glassy wind and energy of 606. The afternoon is similar with 1.2m swell. Both are rated as “very good” to “good.” A great option for the intermediate crowd.

From Thursday the 30th, things get smaller and wind-affected. The morning of Friday the 31st has a big 2.4m WNW swell, but there’s heavy rain and a strong 35 km/h crosswind. That’s more of a kite-surfing day. The afternoon does clean up with a nice offshore wind from the East, dropping the swell to 1.8m – worth a look.

The first week of August (1st to 4th) has some moderate swell, around 1.8m to 2.4m, but the wind is often cross or cross-on, keeping the quality marginal. The morning of Tuesday the 4th has a solid 2.4m WSW swell (13 seconds) with energy of 2052, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s not perfect.

From the 5th of August through to the 10th, the swell hangs around 1.4m to 1.8m, but the wind is consistently cross-on or cross-shore, with reports of “marginal” or “poor” conditions. The afternoons are particularly choppy. It’s a long stretch of so-so surf.

So, the bottom line: Tuesday the 28th is the standout. Glassy wind, solid 2.4m groundswell, and excellent conditions. If that’s too heavy, Wednesday the 29th is your next best bet with clean, smaller waves. The rest of the window is a battle with the breeze.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:09PM0.80m
9:10AM1.31m
9:46PM0.84m
9:48AM1.37m
10:19PM0.88m
10:22AM1.41m
10:51PM0.91m
10:55AM1.42m
11:23PM0.94m
11:27AM1.41m
11:56PM0.97m
11:58AM1.36m
00:29AM1.01m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.26m
2:29AM0.34m
4:00PM0.20m
3:09AM0.29m
4:34PM0.16m
3:46AM0.24m
5:05PM0.12m
4:21AM0.21m
5:35PM0.10m
4:56AM0.20m
6:04PM0.10m
5:32AM0.21m
6:32PM0.12m
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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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