Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.6° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,037 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s brewing for Ritoque. This spot is a pretty consistent beach break that loves a good south-west swell, and we’ve got a solid, if sometimes wild, 16 days coming up.

We’re starting on Wednesday the 29th of July with a glassy morning. The wind is dead calm, the ocean is flat as a mirror. Swell is 4 ft from the WSW with a period of 12 seconds, giving a moderate energy of 573. The water is 57°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is a real sweet spot, clean and lined up. Wednesday afternoon stays glassy with a light breeze and a 4 ft swell. Good waves.

Thursday the 30th through Friday the 31st, the wind picks up and the conditions get a bit choppy. The swell drops a bit Thursday morning, with a cross-shore wind that messes it up. The best chance in this stretch is Thursday afternoon, with a 5 ft W swell and a cross-offshore breeze that keeps things relatively clean. The energy is moderate at 491. Friday also sees a cross-offshore breeze and a 5 ft swell from the WNW, but the period is a short 10 seconds, and the energy is building to 928. It’s surfable but not the highlight.

The real standout hits on Saturday the 1st of August. Saturday morning is absolutely prime. The wind is glassy, calm, and the swell is a solid 7 ft from the WSW, with a period of 13 seconds and a strong energy reading of 1491. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers; the waves will have real power and shape. The afternoon gets a bit of an onshore breeze and a 6 ft swell, which is still good but not as clean. If you’re out there, Saturday morning is the one.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August keep the goodness coming. Sunday morning is glassy with a 4 ft, 12-second W swell and moderate energy of 746. Sunday afternoon picks up to a 6 ft WSW swell with glassy conditions and energy of 999. Monday follows suit, with glassy conditions and a 6 ft to 6 ft WSW swell. The energy is strong, hitting 1081 on Monday afternoon. This is a great run of clean, punchy waves.

Tuesday the 4th of August is still excellent in the morning, with a glassy 5 ft WSW swell and strong energy of 1034. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore wind and a longer period of 14 seconds, but the chop makes it less appealing.

Wednesday the 5th and Saturday the 8th of August, the swell gets seriously big. The swell is predicted to be 10 ft from the WSW with a period of 15 seconds on Wednesday, and again on Saturday. The energy is massive, over 3300. This is big, powerful, long-period groundswell. For a beach break like Ritoque, this is only for experts. The waves will be heavy and the long period will make them straight and fast, not ideal for the average surfer. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th also see large, powerful swells in the 7 ft to 8 ft range, but with cross-shore winds that add chop.

After that big pulse, the swell settles down. From the 11th of August onwards, conditions are looking cleaner again. The 11th and 12th have glassy mornings with smaller, weaker swells around 3 ft, offering a welcome return to user-friendly waves. The energy is low, around 342. The 13th of August picks up again with glassy conditions and a 4 ft to 4 ft WSW swell, giving a gentle, clean finish to the outlook.

So, if you’re looking for the absolute best, set your alarm for Saturday the 1st of August morning. The 3rd of August is also a top pick. For the big, heavy stuff, the 5th of August is for experts only. The second week is a bit of a mixed bag but ends on a clean, mellow note.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
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11
0.9
W
11
0.9
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12
1.4
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11
2.1
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
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9
1.3
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10
2.1
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13
1.9
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12
1.4
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11
1.3
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12
1.9
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11
1.7
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11
1.8
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10
1.9
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12
1.8
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11
1.6
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10
1.7
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14
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
486
376
191
232
457
867
491
274
307
1420
1048
515
513
878
683
707
1033
802
543
1090
1042
Wind (km/h)
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NE
5
NW
5
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
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0
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0
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0
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5
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5
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10
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High Tide
10:22AM1.41m
10:51PM0.91m
10:55AM1.42m
11:23PM0.94m
11:27AM1.41m
11:56PM0.97m
11:58AM1.36m
00:29AM1.01m
12:30PM1.29m
1:05AM1.04m
1:04PM1.20m
1:44AM1.07m
1:42PM1.08m
2:30AM1.09m
Low Tide
5:05PM0.12m
4:21AM0.21m
5:35PM0.10m
4:56AM0.20m
6:04PM0.10m
5:32AM0.21m
6:32PM0.12m
6:09AM0.24m
7:00PM0.14m
6:50AM0.29m
7:29PM0.18m
7:39AM0.34m
8:02PM0.23m
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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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