Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. We’ve got some solid fun-size groundswell on the horizon, and a few windows of real clean, glassy conditions that will make it all worth the wait. The water temp is sitting right around the long-term average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

Our first real hope kicks off on Friday, July 31st. The morning is a write-off with a messy 7ft cross-shore blow, but the afternoon turns it around. A 5ft groundswell from the WNW with a 9-second period combines for moderate wave energy (558) and the wind swings light and clean from the ENE. It’s a cross-off breeze, and the report says it’s clean. That’s your first chance to get a few, but don’t expect perfection.

The standout window is the Saturday morning, August 1st. This is your best bet. The swell is 6ft from the WSW, with a long 13-second period giving it real punch. The combined energy is strong at 1368, and the wind is *glass* – dead flat, light air from the NE. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. At 6ft, it’s a solid step up, so it’s not a beginner’s playground. The swell direction is right on the money for the break’s optimum SW exposure. This is the one to circle.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is another cracker. Another 7ft swell from the WSW, with a 12-second period. The energy is still strong (1198), and again we have glassy conditions from the WSW. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s consistent. Another very good option for experienced surfers looking for a proper session.

Monday morning, August 3rd, keeps the run going. A drop to 7ft, still WSW, with an 11-second period. The combined energy is a solid 959. The wind is glass again, from the S. The report says “very good surf conditions.” This is a perfect morning session for the intermediate to advanced crew.

The next real standout to watch is the Wednesday morning, August 5th. The swell is 6ft from the WSW, with a very long 14-second period. The energy is strong at 1838. The wind is glassy. The report says excellent for experienced surfers. This is a bigger, more powerful groundswell that will be breaking clean and peeling nicely. The long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but with the right angle, it’ll be firing.

Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, gets even bigger. The swell jumps to 8ft, from the WSW, with a 16-second period. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and the energy is very strong at 2583. The wind is light cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but the sheer power is there. This is strictly for the experienced crew. The size and period will make it a beast.

After that, the wind gets messy again for a few days, but Tuesday morning, August 11th, brings a welcome return to form. The swell drops to 3ft from the SW with a 14-second period, but the combined energy is 532. The wind is glassy. The report says “very good surf conditions.” This is a smaller, cleaner, more relaxed session for the longboard or a fun mid-length.

Wednesday morning, August 12th, is small but sweet. A 2ft groundswell from the WSW with a 16-second period, but the wind is offshore from the ESE. The report says “good surf conditions.” It’s clean, it’s small, and it’s a perfect beginner window or a cruiser session.

Finally, Friday morning, August 14th, is the last real standout. A 7ft swell from the WSW, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1528. The wind is glassy from the N. The report says “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is a powerful, clean, and consistent session to close out the forecast on a high note. It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.

Rusty

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