Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.7°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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,238 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 22s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 4th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s brewing for the next couple of weeks at Ritoque. It’s a pretty mixed bag, so let’s not waste time.

The water is sitting at 59°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest of suits for the first few days.

We start off on Wednesday the 2nd of September, and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner. The morning offers a clean-ish 3ft SW swell with a very long period of 18 seconds, but it’s coming from the wrong side of the wind – a light cross-on. The wave energy is weak (578), so it’s not doing much. That afternoon, the wind picks up and it gets messy. Not our day.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are frustrating. The swell builds a little, hitting 3ft to 4ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-on, chopping it all up. The energy gets a bit stronger on Thursday morning (1312) but the quality is just not there. Friday afternoon sees the swell jump to 7ft, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds, and with that wind, it’s just a bumpy, weak mess.

Saturday the 5th is the first real glimmer of hope. The morning has a solid 7ft SW swell with a gentle breeze, still cross-on, but cleaner. The energy is pumping (1422). It’s a bit big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s got some push. The afternoon backs off to 4ft but the long period (18 seconds) returns, and the energy is huge (1586). That’s the session to aim for on Saturday – the long period groundswell will be lining up nicely, though it might be a bit straight at the beach. Keep an eye on the tide.

Sunday the 6th of September is also worth a look. The morning has a clean 5ft SW swell (15 second period) with a light breeze, and the energy is very strong (1400). That’s a proper surf day. The wind is still cross-on, but light enough that it won’t ruin it. After that, the week tails off. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th hang in with 5ft to 3ft, but the energy drops and the wind is light, mostly cross-on. It’s surfable, but not shouting.

We hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday the 9th through to the end of the first week. The swell drops under 3ft, and the energy levels are weak. The wind goes light and even offshore on a few occasions, but there just isn’t enough swell to get excited about.

There’s a gap of a few days of weak, small surf before we get a bit of a pulse again on Saturday the 12th of September. The morning shows solid 6ft SW swell, light wind, and good energy (852). The afternoon is the real standout for the second week: a 4ft WSW swell with a very long 16-second period and light wind. The energy is massive (1215). That’s a long-period groundswell that will wrap in nicely. It’s one of the best of the whole outlook.

Sunday the 13th is still okay with 5ft, but after that, the forecast looks like a slow fade. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th drop to 3ft and 3ft, with poor conditions. The energy is weak. We get a little spike on Thursday the 17th with 6ft SSW swell and light winds, but it’s still cross-on. The energy is moderate (992), but it’s a long way out and could change.

The pick of the bunch? Without a doubt, Saturday afternoon (5th September) and then Saturday afternoon (12th September). The 5th has the biggest energy and that long period, while the 12th has the cleaner long-period groundswell with light wind. Both are solid for intermediate to advanced surfers. Crowds are listed as "sometimes" at Ritoque, so on a good Saturday, you might have to share.

If you’re a beginner, the size on the 5th morning (7ft) is at the top end of your comfort zone, and anything over 7ft is for the experts only.

Stay tuned, Ritoque.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.8
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18
0.7
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16
1.6
SW
9
1.2
WSW
15
1.5
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
2.2
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8
2.1
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18
1.3
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16
1.6
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1.5
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1.8
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14
1.4
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13
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14
1.3
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13
1.1
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13
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13
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
392
366
278
390
576
791
545
609
611
626
786
823
1125
899
1238
669
813
570
431
315
248
Wind (km/h)
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SW
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
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20
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25
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High Tide
1:20PM0.99m
1:57AM1.21m
2:13PM0.86m
2:59AM1.19m
3:31PM0.75m
4:20AM1.19m
5:22PM0.71m
5:49AM1.23m
6:58PM0.76m
7:04AM1.32m
8:00PM0.86m
8:02AM1.41m
8:46PM0.97m
Low Tide
7:18PM0.25m
8:32AM0.34m
8:02PM0.32m
10:02AM0.39m
9:07PM0.39m
11:47AM0.36m
10:43PM0.42m
1:09PM0.26m
1:15AM0.37m
2:05PM0.16m
1:24AM0.28m
2:49PM0.07m
2:21AM0.18m
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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.

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