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Ritoque surfForecast / Santiago / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 -04
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ritoque this week:
The surf forecast for Ritoque over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 12 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 604 | 553 | 382 | 248 | 346 | 283 | 267 | 211 | 184 | 206 | 86 | 416 | 561 | 415 | 581 | 663 | 593 | 375 | 241 | 184 | 201 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:02PM 0.87 | 8:59AM 1.34 | 9:44PM 0.96 | 9:44AM 1.37 | 10:19PM 1.05 | 10:22AM 1.38 | 10:51PM 1.13 | 10:57AM 1.35 | 11:21PM 1.20 | 11:29AM 1.30 | 11:50PM 1.25 | 12:01PM 1.23 | 12:19AM 1.27 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:01PM 0.17 | 2:26AM 0.32 | 3:43PM 0.11 | 3:18AM 0.24 | 4:18PM 0.07 | 4:02AM 0.17 | 4:48PM 0.05 | 4:41AM 0.13 | 5:15PM 0.05 | 5:18AM 0.11 | 5:41PM 0.08 | 5:55AM 0.12 | 6:06PM 0.12 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Santiago
The wind is still cross-off at Ritoque (light winds from the N at Vina Del Mar Airport 13 km from Ritoque). 1.6m 11s groundswell from the WSW with a 0.4m 15s groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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