Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
15.4°C
1.5° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,750 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. 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 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 15th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
12
1.3
SW
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0.8
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
17
2.1
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1.6
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1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.6
WNW
21
0.9
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.8
SW
17
2.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
574
435
447
523
595
899
706
2688
2093
1446
988
509
388
305
390
742
834
1487
1753
2635
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
5
NE
5
SE
15
WSW
5
S
5
SSE
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
W
15
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
20
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
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WNW
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NNE
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SSW
Wind State
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High Tide
00:52AM1.35m
1:18PM0.92m
1:29AM1.29m
2:00PM0.82m
2:11AM1.21m
2:51PM0.74m
3:03AM1.13m
4:05PM0.67m
4:11AM1.06m
5:54PM0.67m
5:32AM1.04m
7:21PM0.72m
Low Tide
6:23PM0.22m
7:29AM0.19m
6:52PM0.30m
8:16AM0.27m
7:24PM0.37m
9:14AM0.35m
8:01PM0.45m
10:31AM0.40m
8:53PM0.52m
12:01PM0.40m
10:28PM0.56m
1:10PM0.36m
00:12AM0.55m
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Temp °C
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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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