Ritoque surf break

Ritoque surfForecast / Santiago / Chile

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Ritoque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

Ritoque surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 5,989 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Sunday (May 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 31st May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
17
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.6
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
SW
14
2.1
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.1
SW
23
1.8
SW
20
3
SW
18
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
609
563
1268
777
1282
920
1282
534
1050
719
1351
1611
1174
1220
1567
1198
1192
2437
5591
5853
4158
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
NNW
5
E
5
SW
10
SW
5
WSW
0
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
5
S
5
SW
10
NNE
5
NW
5
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
W
10
S
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
10:16AM1.38m
10:48PM0.88m
10:52AM1.38m
11:27PM0.85m
11:30AM1.36m
00:06AM0.82m
12:09PM1.33m
00:48AM0.79m
12:49PM1.29m
1:33AM0.77m
1:30PM1.24m
2:23AM0.76m
2:12PM1.18m
3:18AM0.78m
Low Tide
5:01PM0.17m
4:14AM0.28m
5:41PM0.17m
4:50AM0.29m
6:23PM0.19m
5:25AM0.31m
7:06PM0.22m
6:02AM0.35m
7:51PM0.25m
6:42AM0.39m
8:36PM0.27m
7:27AM0.44m
9:21PM0.28m
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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5:46
5:46
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
Temp °C
13
13
12
14
14
14
17
17
18
19
17
15
16
16
15
15
14
13
13
13
12
12
12
11
13
12
14
16
15
15
17
15
15
16
15
15
14
12
13
13
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.5
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
17
1
W
9
1.4
W
13
1.3
W
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.8
SW
16
1.7
WSW
15
1.7
SW
14
2.1
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
20
3
SW
18
3
SW
17
3
SW
16
Energy kJ
609
563
1268
777
1282
920
1282
173
630
461
741
1611
1174
1220
1567
1198
1192
2437
5591
5853
4158
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.5
W
9
1
SW
14
0.6
W
11
0.9
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.6
SW
17
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
10
1.4
WSW
10
0.5
NW
14
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
23
1.7
SW
14
0.6
WNW
16
0.5
NW
16
0.4
NW
16
Energy kJ
23
23
44
393
86
156
217
479
1050
719
1351
741
441
348
97
318
1162
1154
173
127
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
21
0.3
NW
12
0.6
W
11
0.3
NW
12
0.6
SW
20
0.4
NW
16
0.9
SW
18
0.3
WSW
20
0.9
WSW
18
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
16
0.4
NW
20
0.4
NW
19
0.4
WNW
18
0.5
NW
18
0.4
NW
18
0.4
NW
17
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
Energy kJ
70
23
83
23
312
65
534
75
514
75
40
134
133
127
154
111
76
61
61
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
Energy kJ
11
31
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
4
5
Distance (km)
184
0
0
0
64
0
0
64
0
0
9
0
0
0
9
9
0
0
5
325
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
7
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
9
7
6
6
5
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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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