Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.4° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,045 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid window of surf ahead, but it’s a tale of two halves. The first week is all about fairly consistent, manageable waves with some clean windows, while the second week brings a proper pulse of southwest groundswell that will be too much for most. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout is the morning of Saturday, 1st August. We’re looking at a clean 6ft swell from the southwest, with a 12-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with glassy offshore winds from the east-northeast, it’s going to be pristine. The combined energy is cranking at 1048 (moderate to strong), so there’s plenty of punch. This is the pick of the fortnight for an intermediate surfer.

Before that, Tuesday morning (28 July) is a big one, but it’s for experienced surfers only. You’ve got a 8ft southwest swell with a 12-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is high at 1641 (strong). It’s a heavy wave, so only for those who know what they’re doing. Wednesday morning (29 July) is a nice step down to 4ft, still glassy, and a 12-second period – a good session for the intermediate crew.

The weekend of the 1st and 2nd of August is mixed. Saturday afternoon is still clean with 5ft, but Sunday morning drops to 3ft – glassy, but small. The week of the 4th gets a bit messy with cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions, though Wednesday afternoon (5 August) has a weirdly long 16-second period swell at 4ft from the south-southwest, with clean offshore winds – that’s a novelty, but it’s a small one.

Now, the second week. From Friday, 7th August, things get out of control. The swell jumps to 12ft from the southwest, with a 14-second period, and the energy is massive – 4501 (very strong). It’s too big for Ritoque. The same goes for the 8th, 9th, and 10th. These are expert-only, if anyone even paddles out. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, which makes it even more of a mess. This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Tuesday, 11th August, sees a drop back to 7ft, but with a cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. The 16-day window fades out with a 6ft on Wednesday, 12th August, with light cross-onshore wind ripples – not a classic.

So, to wrap it up: set your alarm for Saturday morning, 1st August. That’s the one. The rest of the first week has clean moments, but the big stuff after the 7th is for the brave or the kite crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu night, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
2.2
WSW
11
1.6
W
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
11
1
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12
1.5
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11
1.7
WNW
9
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10
1.2
WSW
11
1.1
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1.7
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12
1.6
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12
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11
0.9
W
9
1.5
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9
1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2866
1622
1173
723
486
376
198
276
533
508
867
334
398
860
694
380
123
372
354
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
5
WNW
5
SW
5
S
5
NW
5
SW
5
N
15
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20
N
10
NNW
30
N
10
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10
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5
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5
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5
SSE
5
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15
NNW
10
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cross
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High Tide
9:46PM0.84m
9:48AM1.37m
10:19PM0.88m
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
Low Tide
3:09AM0.29m
4:34PM0.16m
3:46AM0.24m
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
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12
11
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Temp °C
14
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Feels °C
14
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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.

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