Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu at Ritoque. This is a solid, exposed sand-and-rock setup that can handle a good SW swell, and that’s exactly what we’re getting. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than what you’d normally expect for this time of year – a nice little bonus.
We’re kicking off on Saturday the 8th of August with a beast of a SW swell pushing 10ft, but it’s coming with a 12 mph cross-breeze. The combined energy is massive (4078), making this one for the experienced crew only. That swell is too big for most, and the wind is going to chop it up. By Saturday afternoon, the wind swings to a fresh cross-onshore, and the quality drops out completely. Sunday the 9th is still big at 8ft, but the wind and lumpy conditions keep it marginal. Monday and Tuesday see the swell easing, but the wind stays messy, making it a frustrating wait.
The real standout window opens up on Thursday the 13th of August. The swell drops to a manageable 4ft from the WSW, and by Thursday afternoon we get a glass-off – zero wind, dead calm. That’s the kind of clean, smooth surface that makes Ritoque shine. It’s not a monster, but it’ll be fun and lined up.
Then, hold onto your boards, because Saturday the 15th of August brings the second standout. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the WSW, and the wind is completely glassy in the morning. The combined energy is strong (2252), and this is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s going to be a heavy, powerful day, so leave the foamies at home.
The following week has a few more highlights. Monday the 17th of August delivers glassy conditions again with a 6ft SW swell, and Wednesday the 19th of August also looks fantastic with a 6ft SW swell and glassy afternoon winds. Both are solid, clean options for the experienced crew.
For the rest of the period, it’s a mix of smaller, cleaner days and some onshore slop. The 20th through the 23rd offer waist-to-chest high waves with light winds, but nothing to get too worked up about. The long-range Friday the 21st has a 4ft WSW swell with glassy conditions – a nice, mellow option if you want to avoid the crowds.
Bottom line: The best bets are Thursday the 13th afternoon for clean, smaller waves, and Saturday the 15th morning for the big, powerful, glassy session. Monday the 17th and Wednesday the 19th are also top-tier. Everything else is a gamble on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3720 | 3271 | 2436 | 3539 | 3017 | 1952 | 1363 | 976 | 553 | 363 | 137 | 177 | 553 | 780 | 768 | 674 | 476 | 264 | 225 | 589 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 6:42PM0.75m | 7:09AM1.33m | 7:58PM0.80m | 8:11AM1.44m | 8:55PM0.88m | 9:04AM1.54m | 9:43PM0.96m | 9:51AM1.60m | 10:26PM1.04m | 10:36AM1.60m | 11:08PM1.11m | 11:18AM1.55m | 11:49PM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:12AM0.34m | 2:14PM0.21m | 1:23AM0.27m | 3:07PM0.10m | 2:23AM0.19m | 3:52PM0.01m | 3:15AM0.11m | 4:33PM-0.05m | 4:04AM0.06m | 5:12PM-0.06m | 4:52AM0.04m | 5:48PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 3720 | 3271 | 2436 | 3539 | 3017 | 1952 | 1363 | 976 | 553 | 363 | 137 | 87 | 553 | 780 | 768 | 674 | 476 | 264 | 225 | 589 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 9 | — | — | WSW 18 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 11 | W 9 |
| kJ | 72 | 478 | 1415 | 2 | — | — | 32 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 116 | 177 | 76 | 41 | 69 | 42 | 27 | 17 | 79 | 130 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | W 8 | W 8 | SW 20 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SW 8 | NW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 63 | 73 | 34 | — | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 54 | — | — | 97 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 29 | 35 | 37 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 519 | 9 | 178 | 494 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
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