Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.3°C
1.2° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with 758 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up at Ritoque.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag over the next two and a half weeks. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a nice little bonus. The first few days are a bit of a tease, but there's a couple of windows that will have you paddling out with a smile.

The best bet on the whole board is shaping up for Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. Ritoque is an exposed spot, and that morning it's getting a clean 4 ft swell from the SW, with a solid 13-second period. The wind is glassy, just a light 5 km/h from the SSW, which is going to leave the surface like a mirror. The combined energy is moderate at 647, so there's some decent push. This is your standout session.

Following that, Wednesday morning the 9th looks good too. It's a bit smaller, around 3 ft from the SW, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE at 5 km/h. The period is still a solid 12 seconds, and the energy is 362. It'll be clean and workable, a nice follow-up session.

The next real highlight is Saturday morning the 12th. The swell bumps up to 6 ft from the SW, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it's a bit more windswell in nature. The energy is 545, which is moderate. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE at 5 km/h, so it should be clean. 6 ft is getting a bit punchy for beginners, but it's game on for the rest of us.

Then, Sunday morning the 13th is another cracker. We're looking at 5 ft from the SW with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy from the ESE at 5 km/h. The energy is 680, so it's got some real grunt. This is a solid morning session.

After that, things get a bit more ordinary. The second week is a mixed bag of cross-on winds and smaller swells. There's a bit of a pulse coming in on Saturday the 19th with a 6 ft WSW swell and 11-second period, but the wind is a light cross-on from the SW, so it'll be a bit bumpy. The energy is 782, which is moderate, but it's not the cleanest.

The final standout, but one you need to watch from a distance, is Monday the 21st. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the SW, but it's a short 10-second period. The wind is a cross-shore from the S at 10 km/h, but the energy is a strong 861. That size is getting up there, only for the experienced crew. The wind is on again in the afternoon, so the morning is your window.

There's a few days in the middle of the second week, around the 16th-18th, where the swell drops off and the wind is lousy, so it's a bit of a dry spell. But overall, the first week has a couple of absolute gems, with Tuesday the 8th and Sunday the 13th being the ones to circle on the calendar.

Stay stoked, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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3
0
3
3
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Swell
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Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.6
SW
6
1.7
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
1.6
SW
9
1.6
SW
9
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
886
758
553
480
335
297
469
342
336
400
316
282
273
196
380
335
449
384
449
587
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
S
5
SSW
10
W
5
SSE
5
SSE
15
SW
10
S
5
SSW
15
SW
10
S
5
SE
15
SW
15
S
5
SSE
15
SW
5
SSW
5
ESE
15
W
10
SSE
Wind State
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cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
9:00PM0.86m
9:02AM1.41m
9:46PM0.97m
9:51AM1.47m
10:27PM1.07m
10:34AM1.49m
11:05PM1.17m
11:14AM1.47m
11:41PM1.25m
11:52AM1.39m
00:16AM1.30m
12:29PM1.29m
00:51AM1.31m
Low Tide
3:05PM0.16m
2:24AM0.28m
3:49PM0.07m
3:21AM0.18m
4:28PM0.00m
4:10AM0.10m
5:03PM-0.03m
4:55AM0.05m
5:36PM-0.03m
5:39AM0.04m
6:07PM0.01m
6:22AM0.07m
6:37PM0.07m
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7:54
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7:48
7:48
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7:31
7:32
7:32
7:34
7:35
7:35
7:36
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Temp °C
11
10
11
11
11
12
13
12
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12
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14
11
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12
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12
Feels °C
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11
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11
10
10
10
10
7
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8
9
10
10
10
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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.

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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