Ritoque Surf Break

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Issued: 1 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.6° C

Normal 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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 9,542 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 21st Jun)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
1
0
!
!
!
!
3
0
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.6
SW
19
3.5
SW
18
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
3
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.6
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
346
390
1063
991
761
396
1876
7518
8177
5731
4716
2042
2990
800
1130
1401
2214
2226
1568
1237
964
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SE
5
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
15
S
30
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
25
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SW
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
SW
0
S
5
WSW
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:33AM0.93m
1:37PM1.46m
2:31AM0.94m
2:31PM1.33m
3:32AM0.96m
3:26PM1.18m
4:35AM1.01m
4:26PM1.05m
5:36AM1.06m
5:30PM0.94m
6:32AM1.12m
6:37PM0.86m
7:21AM1.18m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.01m
7:00AM0.21m
8:30PM0.06m
8:02AM0.29m
9:22PM0.12m
9:11AM0.37m
10:12PM0.18m
10:29AM0.42m
11:01PM0.23m
11:48AM0.43m
11:49PM0.28m
1:01PM0.40m
00:35AM0.31m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:47
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:47
 mm
Temp °C
17
15
16
16
15
14
15
12
12
15
12
13
15
13
12
13
12
13
14
13
15
Feels °C
16
14
14
13
14
11
10
9
8
8
6
8
8
8
7
9
10
11
11
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.6
SW
19
3.5
SW
18
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
1.7
SW
12
1.3
SW
17
2
SW
10
2.1
SW
16
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
346
390
1063
991
761
396
1876
7518
8177
5731
4716
2042
800
951
753
2214
2226
1568
1237
964
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
4
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
SW
21
0.2
WNW
14
2.1
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.6
SW
16
1.8
SW
10
1.7
SW
10
1.8
SW
10
1.5
SW
10
1.4
SW
9
Energy kJ
4
19
16
45
57
274
21
2615
321
1401
611
510
677
399
343
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
SW
18
0.3
NW
10
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
17
116
17
9
4
40
4
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.9
SSW
5
1.9
SW
11
1.9
SW
7
1.7
SSW
6
1.9
SW
8
3
SW
12
2
SW
8
2.2
SW
11
Energy kJ
11
26
37
894
352
216
423
2990
489
1130
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
5
6
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
120
0
9
9
0
9
325
9
9
494
9
9
325
9
9
358
0
0
64
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
3
2
5
7
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
9
8
9
7
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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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