Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
17.1°C
2.6° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 3 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,601 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s 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 (Nov 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 3rd Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 7th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 3rd Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
3
Wednesday
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Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
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Sunday
8
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
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0
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0
2
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4
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4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
2
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
2.4
SW
13
2.2
SW
16
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
3
SW
11
2.5
SW
12
2.3
SW
12
2.3
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
1.8
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2484
2169
1641
1203
802
1286
838
1234
1912
2413
1426
1094
821
1905
1776
1374
1317
1100
651
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
0
NNE
15
WSW
15
S
5
SSW
25
SW
15
S
10
SSW
35
SW
20
S
15
SSW
35
SW
15
SSE
5
ESE
20
WSW
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
SSW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:11AM1.22m
7:29PM0.94m
7:20AM1.19m
8:21PM1.06m
8:17AM1.17m
9:03PM1.18m
9:07AM1.14m
9:40PM1.28m
9:51AM1.11m
10:14PM1.36m
10:31AM1.06m
10:46PM1.41m
Low Tide
11:42PM0.43m
1:12PM0.16m
1:06AM0.38m
2:00PM0.13m
2:12AM0.31m
2:41PM0.11m
3:07AM0.23m
3:16PM0.11m
3:54AM0.17m
3:49PM0.13m
4:37AM0.13m
4:20PM0.15m
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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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