Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.8° C
0.8° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 4,473 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 14th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Righto, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Ritoque.

The window kicks off with a bit of a slow start, but the first decent option lands on Thursday afternoon, July 9th. We got a solid 7ft of SW swell rollin’ in with a period of 14 seconds—plenty of grunt there. The combined energy is rippin’ at 2066 (strong wave energy), and what really gets me fired up is that glassy wind. Dead calm offshore from the WSW at just 3 mph. This is gonna be clean as a whistle. Water temp is sittin’ at 55°, about normal for this time of year. This is an intermediate break exposed to the SW and it’s fairly consistent, so you can expect a few. It is a standout Thursday.

Friday morning, July 10th, the swell drops a little to 5ft, still SW, 13-second period. The wind’s a touch cross-on, so not as pristine, but the energy is still powerful (1283). Friday afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-off breeze and 5ft swell—solid, clean, and workable for experienced surfers.

Saturday, July 11th, stays around 5ft but shifts to SSW with the wind turning cross-on, and by the afternoon, it gets a bit choppy. The energy drops into the 900s. Not the best.

Sunday, July 12th, fades further—down to 4ft SSW, cross-on wind, energy in the 600s. Ordinary.

Then Monday, July 13th, is where it gets real interesting again. The morning goes glassy, with a 3ft WSW swell but check out the period: 20 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell. Combined energy is 1304 (moderate), but that extra-long period means better-shaped waves, more push between sets. It’s a point break and reef setup here, so it’ll hold the lines beautifully. This is another standout.

Monday afternoon jumps back to 7ft WSW with 18-second period, energy roaring to 2745 (strong), but the wind goes cross-on—still surfable for the experienced.

Tuesday, July 14th, gets big. 10ft WSW swell, 14 seconds, with massive energy (3785). That is too big for this break, and the warnings back it up. Only for the brave and expert. Wind is light cross-on, but the size will be the main story.

Wednesday, July 15th, is a gem with a glassy morning and 7ft WSW swell (1088 energy). Afternoon stays glassy with 5ft. Clean and cracking.

From here, the second week gets more mixed. Thursday, July 16th, has clean cross-off wind but smaller 3ft to 3ft swell, energy down to 500–300. Ordinary but surfable.

Friday, July 17th, is a write-off—strong winds from the N hitting 25 mph, big messy 13ft NW swell, energy over 3000, but rough and stormy. Not one for the paddle.

Saturday, July 18th morning, drops to 6ft W with clean cross-off, but then the afternoon gets smashed again by strong cross-winds and rain. Sunday, July 19th, offers a chance: light rain, but the afternoon goes cross-off with clean lines on 5ft W swell—energy 957, decent.

Monday, July 20th, gives a glassy morning with 5ft W swell at 14 seconds (906 energy). Clean. Tuesday, July 21st morning holds clean cross-off but only 3ft swell (350 energy). Then it fades. The tail end from July 22nd to 24th drops to 2ft–5ft, mostly onshore or cross, with low energy and poor conditions.

Best bets: Thursday July 9th afternoon for the glassy 7ft, and Monday July 13th morning for that super-long period 20-second groundswell in clean glass. Wednesday July 15th is also a beauty for clean conditions.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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14
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14
1.6
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13
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13
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1330
880
711
555
731
774
607
465
479
465
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2344
4473
3785
2723
1737
1080
617
218
205
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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SW
5
SSE
5
SSW
10
SW
15
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10
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High Tide
5:17PM0.87m
6:16AM1.21m
6:38PM0.83m
7:18AM1.33m
7:53PM0.84m
8:16AM1.45m
8:56PM0.87m
9:11AM1.56m
9:51PM0.91m
10:03AM1.63m
10:41PM0.96m
10:52AM1.66m
11:29PM0.99m
11:39AM1.63m
Low Tide
11:25PM0.29m
1:06PM0.34m
00:26AM0.28m
2:14PM0.23m
1:28AM0.24m
3:12PM0.12m
2:25AM0.18m
4:04PM0.03m
3:20AM0.13m
4:52PM-0.03m
4:12AM0.08m
5:39PM-0.06m
5:02AM0.07m
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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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