Ritoque Surf Break

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Issued: 7 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.8° C

1.0°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 offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,580 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 4th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 5th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, though the first few days are a mixed bag of clean windows and messy stretches. The standout session lands on Friday morning, July 3rd, with glassy conditions and a clean, long-period SW swell of 4ft at 13 seconds. The water’s sitting about average for this time of year, and the combined swell energy is moderate at 566 – not huge, but with that period and no wind, the waves will be well-shaped and easy to get into. It’s a fairly consistent break here, and crowds are sometimes around, so you might have a few out, but it’ll be worth the paddle.

Friday afternoon drops off quickly to just 1ft, so don’t bother. Saturday July 4th morning is choppy, but the afternoon turns on with a clean offshore from the east at 12 mph and 5ft SW swell at 18 seconds – that’s a groundswell with decent energy (1516). That’s good for experienced surfers, as it’s firm and punchy. Sunday July 5th morning stays clean with 7ft SW swell at 16 seconds and a light cross-offshore breeze – this one’s got strong energy (2409) and will be pumping for those who can handle it.

From there, we go into a choppier stretch through Monday and Tuesday, with onshore winds mushing up the shape. Wednesday July 8th morning turns glassy again, with 5ft SW swell at 15 seconds – that’s a clean, solid session for strong intermediates and above. Energy’s in the moderate-strong range (1398). Thursday July 9th is a real highlight: both morning and afternoon are glassy, with 6ft to 6ft SW swell and periods 12-13 seconds. The afternoon especially is glassy, clean, and the energy is high (1577) – this is the best run of the whole forecast. Get in the water.

Saturday July 11th morning offers another clean window with 4ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and a cross-offshore breeze – good shape and moderate energy (1363). After a few days of smaller, choppier surf, Thursday July 16th morning is glassy with 5ft SSW swell at 14 seconds (1538 energy) – great for a solid session. Thursday afternoon and Friday July 17th see swells crank up to 12ft, which is too big for this break and only for the most experienced. Friday afternoon settles down to 7ft with glassy winds and very strong energy (3218) – a good expert window.

For the second week, highlights are Thursday July 16th morning and Friday July 17th afternoon – both clean with good swell, but the 17th will be big and powerful.

Best on offer: Thursday July 9th morning and afternoon – glassy conditions, 6-6ft SW swell, lots of energy, and clean faces. That’s the one to mark on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thu
9
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
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Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
1
1
4
4
3
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
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
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.8
WSW
12
1.7
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
723
466
172
424
723
1373
1972
2297
2580
2185
1692
1421
992
658
416
1065
1028
1421
964
961
1025
Wind (km/h)
5
S
0
W
10
WSW
5
ENE
15
N
20
E
5
E
5
SE
15
SSW
10
SE
10
S
15
SW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
0
SSW
0
NNW
10
WSW
0
ESE
5
ENE
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
00:27AM0.85m
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
5:49AM0.28m
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
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7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
7:48
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5:51
5:51
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:53
5:53
 mm
4
Temp °C
10
10
10
10
12
12
12
14
16
14
18
21
17
16
18
15
16
16
17
18
19
Feels °C
7
8
7
9
8
6
10
11
12
11
13
16
14
11
15
13
14
14
15
15
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
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
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.8
WSW
12
1.7
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
723
466
137
367
723
1373
1972
2297
2580
2185
1692
1421
992
658
416
1065
1028
1421
964
961
1025
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
26
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
21
0.8
W
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.1
W
13
0.6
SW
18
1
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1
W
11
1.5
SW
14
1.6
WSW
12
1.4
W
12
Energy kJ
26
87
138
424
72
143
143
112
68
14
3
263
313
363
223
874
781
546
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
22
0.4
WSW
6
0.7
SW
15
0.5
WSW
15
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
13
172
12
217
125
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
1
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SSW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SSW
3
Energy kJ
11
19
32
32
55
38
28
25
7
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
9
0
145
0
11
0
0
0
9
0
9
9
0
9
22
0
0
64
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santiago
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Chile
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
6
8
5
9
7
5
9
9
8
6
5
9
9
9
5
5
6
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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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