
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 (Sep 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, looking at what we’ve got coming down the line at Ritoque. It’s a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are some absolute gems hiding in there if you time it right.
The coming days start off promising, with clean lines on offer. Monday the 7th kicks things off with a solid 5ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds, combined energy of 778 – that’s moderate wave energy, plenty of push. The wind is a slight cross-off from the SSE at 3 mph, keeping the surface smooth. It’s a pretty good start to the week. Tuesday the 8th looks even cleaner – morning glass with 5ft SW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s a real treat for Ritoque, with the water temp anomaly sitting about average for this time of year.
The really standout window comes further down the track. Keep your eye on Saturday the 19th. The morning has a clean 7ft SW swell, period ticking up to 8 seconds, and glassy conditions – combined energy of 622, moderate but building. That’s a fun size and the wind is perfect. Then Sunday the 20th is the real hero. The morning glass again with a 7ft SW swell, period at 9 seconds, and combined energy hitting 1237 – strong wave energy. The afternoon though, that’s the one: 8ft SW swell at 14 seconds, glassy, and combined energy is a massive 2541, very strong. This is expert territory, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the best of the run. Clean, powerful, and long-period groundswell – best suited for the points and reefs around here, as it can straighten out at the beach.
There’s a bit of a quiet patch in the middle. From the 10th through the 18th, the afternoons are mostly chopped by onshore winds, and the morning windows are small – 3ft to 5ft – with only a few clean slots. Not much to get excited about, but the mornings of the 10th, 11th and 13th are worth a look for a low-key session. The 13th morning has a tiny 2ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, combined energy 540 – weak wave energy, but glassy and clean. Could be fun on a longboard if the tide lines up.
One more to flag: Tuesday the 22nd morning shows a 10ft SW swell at 15 seconds, combined energy of 3181 – very strong. But that’s too big for Ritoque, and the finder warns it’s predicted to be too big for the break. Even with the cross-on breeze at 3 mph, it’s for experts only and likely a paddle-out mission for the brave.
Ritoque is a fairly consistent beach setup, exposed to SW swell, and it handles a good range. Crowds can be around sometimes, so get in early on those glassy mornings. Overall, the first couple of days and then the 19th-20th are your best bets. Don’t sleep on Sunday the 20th afternoon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 8 |
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1155 | 778 | 886 | 758 | 683 | 480 | 335 | 297 | 469 | 342 | 336 | 400 | 370 | 367 | 273 | 265 | 288 | 373 | 250 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:04AM1.32m | 9:00PM0.86m | 9:02AM1.41m | 9:46PM0.97m | 9:51AM1.47m | 10:27PM1.07m | 10:34AM1.49m | 11:05PM1.17m | 11:14AM1.47m | 11:41PM1.25m | 11:52AM1.39m | 00:16AM1.30m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:15AM0.37m | 3:05PM0.16m | 2:24AM0.28m | 3:49PM0.07m | 3:21AM0.18m | 4:28PM0.00m | 4:10AM0.10m | 5:03PM-0.03m | 4:55AM0.05m | 5:36PM-0.03m | 5:39AM0.04m | 6:07PM0.01m | |||||||
— | 8:56 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:48 | — | — | |
8:30 | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 8 |
1155 | 778 | 886 | 758 | 683 | 480 | 335 | 297 | 469 | 342 | 336 | 400 | 370 | 367 | 273 | 265 | 288 | 373 | 250 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 5 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 5 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 10 |
— | — | — | 89 | 90 | 121 | 173 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 49 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 115 | 43 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | NW 12 | SW 15 | — | — | NW 12 | — | W 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | NW 12 | WSW 18 | SW 22 | SW 20 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 55 | — | — | 6 | — | 4 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 30 | 18 | 106 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 54 | — | 22 | 14 | — | 12 | 53 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 494 | 9 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 494 | 9 | 0 | 70 | 0 |
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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.










