Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.1° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,895 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with WSW 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 (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards. We’ve got Ritoque as the main player, and the early part of the week is where the magic really sits. There’s a solid south-west groundswell coming in and conditions are going to clean right up for the first weekend. The combined swell energy is hitting 557 to 643 on Sunday 26 July, which is moderate wave energy, but the quality is where it counts – glassy conditions with those south-west swells. It's a fairly consistent spot so it should be running.

Sunday 26 July is the standout. The swell is around 3 ft to 3 ft from the WSW, a long 13 to 17 second period – proper groundswell, and with glassy wind, those lines will be peeling nicely. The break can get crowded sometimes, so get in early if you can. The water's about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

Monday 27 July pushes up into the 6 ft to 6 ft range from the west, period dropping to 10 to 12 seconds, but the wind turns cross-shore and a bit bumpy. The wave energy jumps up (963 to 1545) but quality takes a hit – it’s more of a struggle session.

Tuesday 28 July sees the swell hold at 7 ft to 8 ft from the WSW, and the morning offers a clean cross-off wind with that moderate wave energy (1641). That’s the gear for experienced surfers; anything over 8 ft is only for the experts, so this is right on the edge for the average punter.

Wednesday 29 July drops back with the swell getting sloppy as the wind stays cross-onshore. Not worth paddling out for.

From Thursday 30 July through to Friday 31 July, the swell fades to under 3 ft and the wind gets messy – a gap of a few days with no real recommendations.

Saturday 1 August brings a return to form. Morning starts glassy with a 5 ft west swell at 11 seconds, and the afternoon holds at 5 ft. The wave energy is 590 to 618, and it's clean – glassy conditions again. That’s a solid option for the weekend.

Sunday 2 August is one to watch if you’re a charger, but it’s a warning for everyone else. The swell pushes up to 8 ft in the morning and then hits 10 ft in the afternoon from the WNW. The wind is cross-shore and the wave energy is massive (1625 to 1738). The forecast says it’s too big for this break, so steer clear unless you’re an absolute expert.

After the 2nd, the run continues with a lot of marginal conditions and cross-shore winds, but there are a few mornings that could offer something. Wednesday 5 August morning has a 6 ft WSW swell with gentle cross-shore wind and 12 second period – worth a look if you’re local.

The 8th and 9th of August have bigger swells again – 7 ft to 6 ft from the SW with long periods (13-14 seconds), but the wind is fresh and bumpy, making it lumpy, so don’t get too excited.

Through the second week, conditions stay mixed. Best to keep an eye on the clean windows. The real standout is definitely Sunday 26 July and Saturday 1 August – glassy, clean, and that groundswell is a treat.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:30AM1.25m
9:09PM0.80m
9:10AM1.31m
9:46PM0.84m
9:48AM1.37m
10:19PM0.88m
10:22AM1.41m
10:51PM0.91m
10:55AM1.42m
11:23PM0.94m
11:27AM1.41m
11:56PM0.97m
11:58AM1.36m
00:29AM1.01m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.26m
2:29AM0.34m
4:00PM0.20m
3:09AM0.29m
4:34PM0.16m
3:46AM0.24m
5:05PM0.12m
4:21AM0.21m
5:35PM0.10m
4:56AM0.20m
6:04PM0.10m
5:32AM0.21m
6:32PM0.12m
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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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