
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 4,061 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 20s 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 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
Alright, let me break it down for you at Ritoque.
First thing, the water is running a bit colder than normal, sitting at 54°. It’s over a degree off the average, so you’ll want a hood if you’re heading out.
The surf kicks off Monday the 13th. Monday morning is the real standout – a solid 6ft WSW groundswell with a 18-second period. That’s a very long period, so the sets will have serious power, and the gaps between them will be longer. The energy is huge (2505), and the wind is glassy, dead flat. For experienced surfers, this is about as clean as it gets. Monday afternoon the swell jumps to 8ft (3649 energy), still glassy, but that size is pushing into expert territory. If you’ve got the chops, go for it. The morning is the pick.
Tuesday the 14th brings a big pulse. The morning has 10ft WSW swell (2723 energy), but it’s onshore with a cross wind. That’s too big for this break, and the wind won’t help. The afternoon drops to 8ft, but the wind and tide are questionable. Not a great day.
Wednesday the 15th is a drop-off. Swell is down to 6ft and dropping, with cross-shore winds. Energy is moderate (868). The quality is marginal, and the conditions are just ordinary. Not worth paddling out.
Thursday the 16th is a write-off. We’ve got a 8ft short-period NW windswell (6 seconds) with a strong cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (605), but the wind is howling at 15 mph in the morning, and by afternoon it’s a near gale from the north at 34 mph. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing. Stay on the beach.
Friday the 17th is another big one. The morning brings 12ft NW swell (2700 energy) with a cross wind, and the afternoon is 10ft with cross-offshore winds. Both are too big for this spot. The energy is huge, but it’s a pass for paddle surfing.
Saturday the 18th is a mess. Swell drops to 4ft and 5ft, but with stormy winds and cross conditions. Energy is low (472-898). Not worth a look.
Now here’s the next good window. Sunday the 19th. The morning is glassy with a 5ft WNW groundswell at 11 seconds (849 energy). That’s clean, and the wind is dead calm. The afternoon turns offshore from the ESE at 9 mph, which will keep the waves clean. This is a solid, surfable day for intermediates.
Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 22nd is a bit of a lull. Swell is small (3ft to 5ft), winds are cross or onshore, and the energy is weak (195-394). Conditions are marginal. Not much to get excited about.
Then we get a late-week pulse. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon sees a 6ft SW groundswell (12 seconds) with a cross-offshore wind. Energy is solid (1265). Thursday the 23rd has 8ft SW swell (11 seconds) with a cross-offshore wind in the morning (1321 energy). That’s a decent size, but the wind is cross, so it won’t be perfect. The afternoon on Thursday the 23rd gets a cross wind, so the morning is the better call.
The final standout is on Tuesday the 28th. The morning is glassy with a 5ft W groundswell at 12 seconds (771 energy). That’s clean, well-shaped, and a good size for intermediates. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore wind, so the early session is the one.
Overall, Monday the 13th morning is the absolute best on offer – glassy, long-period groundswell, and proper energy. Sunday the 19th and Tuesday the 28th mornings are also worth marking on the calendar. The rest of the fortnight is a mix of too big, too windy, or too small.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 146mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2084 | 3334 | 4061 | 2723 | 2423 | 1258 | 776 | 278 | 170 | 387 | 548 | 2015 | 2248 | 1782 | 465 | 382 | 407 | 741 | 622 | 586 | 496 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11AM1.56m | 9:51PM0.91m | 10:03AM1.63m | 10:41PM0.96m | 10:52AM1.66m | 11:29PM0.99m | 11:39AM1.63m | 00:17AM1.03m | 12:25PM1.55m | 1:04AM1.05m | 1:10PM1.42m | 1:53AM1.06m | 1:55PM1.26m | 2:44AM1.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM0.03m | 3:20AM0.13m | 4:52PM-0.03m | 4:12AM0.08m | 5:39PM-0.06m | 5:02AM0.07m | 6:23PM-0.05m | 5:53AM0.10m | 7:05PM-0.01m | 6:45AM0.16m | 7:47PM0.05m | 7:39AM0.25m | 8:28PM0.14m | ||||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 33 | 22 | 34 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 38 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
2084 | 3334 | 4061 | 2723 | 2423 | 1258 | 776 | 220 | 113 | 167 | 548 | 2015 | 447 | 299 | 465 | 382 | 407 | 741 | 622 | 586 | 496 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | WNW 14 | W 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 10 | WSW 15 | W 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
342 | 253 | — | — | — | 20 | 84 | 278 | 170 | 51 | 67 | 291 | 5 | 120 | 21 | 90 | 292 | 243 | 227 | 239 | 197 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | NW 14 | W 10 | — | SW 17 | — | — | W 15 | — | — | W 13 | N 7 | NNW 7 | — | — |
79 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 46 | — | 143 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 199 | 68 | 15 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | N 7 | N 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | N 8 | — | — | N 6 | — |
— | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 387 | 800 | 664 | 2248 | 1782 | 3404 | 1602 | 545 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 28 | 1015 | 494 | 28 | 28 | 308 | 11 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
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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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