Ritoque Surf Break

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Issued: 7 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.5° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,548 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 22s 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 (Jul 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 3rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 22s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 4th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 5th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


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Alright, let's break down what's in store. The next couple of weeks at Ritoque have some proper standout moments, but you'll have to wade through some average days to get to them.

We start off on Friday morning, July 3rd, with a real treat. The water's sitting at about 55°, which is a touch cooler than normal. A clean 4ft southwest swell with a nice long 13-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy's moderate, around (566). That's a solid, clean start for a dawn patrol.

Friday afternoon drops right off to a tiny 1ft with a very long 22-second period – not worth it.

Then Saturday the 4th. The morning is a shrug – 3ft cross-shore swell. The real highlight of the first week is Saturday afternoon. Despite some light rain, we get a solid 5ft southwest swell at 18 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is pumping (1559). That's good for experienced surfers – proper power but not a beast.

Sunday the 5th brings a size jump to around 7ft, but the quality goes. It's cross-shore and then messy cross-onshore in the afternoon. Monday the 6th is similar – solid 7ft swell but with poor winds. A lot of chop.

There's a lull in quality through Tuesday and Wednesday. Then, keep an eye on Thursday morning, July 9th. A clean glassy session with a 5ft southwest swell, 13-second period, and strong energy (1525). The wind's off the land, so it will be a ripping morning.

After that, the forecast gets rough. Friday the 10th is a write-off with strong northerly winds and rain – a day to stay away.

Into the second week, Saturday the 11th brings a big 8ft west-southwest swell, but with strong winds, it's more of a mess. Sunday the 12th drops back to a smaller 3ft swell.

Now, Monday the 13th is a massive one – but don't get too keen. We have a 10ft west-southwest swell with 14-second periods. That is too big for the break, even with favourable wind.

The true standouts of the entire 16-day run are Tuesday the 14th. You get an 8ft west-southwest swell on Tuesday morning, and a 8ft one on Tuesday afternoon, both with glassy, clean conditions. The swell period is 11 seconds, a good groundswell. The energy is strong (1554 and 1375). This is top-tier for experienced surfers – big, clean, and powerful. That is your big-ticket window.

Wednesday the 15th through Friday the 17th offers a more relaxed run of smaller (4ft to 6ft) but glassy or near-glassy conditions, especially the mornings.

Finally, Saturday the 18th brings a solid 8ft west-southwest swell with a very long 16-second period, but it's cross-onshore, so it won't be as clean.

Overall, the best bets are an honest Saturday the 4th afternoon and the Tuesday the 14th sessions. Get out there.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
4
4
3
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
0.8
SW
11
0.7
SW
21
1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
466
172
424
723
1373
1972
2297
2414
2185
1692
1421
978
581
440
909
962
1624
1121
878
917
590
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
WSW
10
ENE
15
NNW
15
ENE
5
ENE
10
S
15
SSW
10
SE
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
SW
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
NNW
5
WNW
5
NW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
12:27PM1.35m
1:05AM0.86m
1:01PM1.29m
1:45AM0.88m
1:37PM1.22m
2:28AM0.91m
2:16PM1.13m
3:17AM0.96m
3:03PM1.04m
4:12AM1.02m
4:02PM0.94m
5:13AM1.11m
5:17PM0.87m
Low Tide
7:16PM0.17m
6:27AM0.32m
7:49PM0.19m
7:09AM0.36m
8:22PM0.21m
7:58AM0.41m
8:58PM0.24m
9:01AM0.45m
9:39PM0.26m
10:19AM0.47m
10:28PM0.28m
11:46AM0.43m
11:25PM0.29m
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clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
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7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:53
 mm
4
1
Temp °C
9
10
10
12
12
13
14
15
14
18
20
16
18
17
14
15
16
16
16
16
14
Feels °C
7
8
9
8
7
11
11
11
11
14
15
12
14
14
12
12
13
13
13
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
0.8
SW
11
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.9
SW
17
2.1
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.9
WSW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
466
137
367
723
1373
1972
2297
2414
2185
1692
1421
978
581
440
909
962
1624
1121
878
917
590
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
21
0.8
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
W
8
1
W
7
0.7
WSW
7
0.1
W
13
0.7
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
12
1.3
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.5
W
12
1.4
W
12
1.3
W
11
Energy kJ
87
138
424
71
186
196
145
112
40
3
198
418
415
811
874
647
520
431
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
22
0.4
WSW
6
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
4
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
13
172
12
217
255
5
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
0.9
SSW
4
0.7
SW
5
0.8
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
Energy kJ
13
35
22
24
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
50
0
11
0
0
9
9
0
9
9
9
9
64
0
9
28
0
0
5
50
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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