Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
15.8°C
1.9° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,537 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 18th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 18th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 19th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
0.6
WNW
21
1
SW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
SW
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1.6
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18
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1.6
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SW
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1.6
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
388
305
465
691
888
1628
2501
2445
1764
1271
998
1664
1363
1077
961
905
744
732
721
741
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
10
S
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
ESE
5
E
10
S
10
NNE
15
N
25
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
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SE
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W
15
NW
5
NE
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N
15
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State
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cross
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High Tide
4:05PM0.67m
4:11AM1.06m
5:54PM0.67m
5:32AM1.04m
7:21PM0.72m
6:44AM1.06m
8:07PM0.81m
7:38AM1.09m
8:40PM0.91m
8:23AM1.13m
9:08PM1.03m
9:02AM1.16m
9:37PM1.15m
Low Tide
8:53PM0.52m
12:01PM0.40m
10:28PM0.56m
1:10PM0.36m
00:12AM0.55m
1:55PM0.30m
1:23AM0.49m
2:29PM0.24m
2:15AM0.41m
2:57PM0.19m
2:58AM0.32m
3:24PM0.14m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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