Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Sep 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
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 pike for Ritoque. It’s a bit of a slow burner, but there’s a couple of windows that should get the blood pumping.
Right now, the water is sitting at 58°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, a nice little bonus. The whole 16-day forecast is a bit of a mixed bag with a lot of average to poor conditions, but we do have a few bright spots.
We kick off the first week with a lot of marginal surf. The early days are mostly cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions, so you’ll be fighting it a bit. The swell is there, but the quality just isn’t. The best of the first week actually looks to be on Wednesday, September 9th in the morning. We’ve got a 3ft SW groundswell (14-second period) and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (512), but the clean, glassy texture will make those smaller waves rideable and fun. It’s a great morning for a longboard or a funboard to get a few clean lines.
The middle of the week gets a bit lackluster, with dropping swell and more onshore wind, so you might want to give it a miss. Things pick up again on the weekend, but the wind is messy.
Now, the standout in the whole outlook is a promising but less certain call for the end of the second week. Saturday, September 19th afternoon is looking like the real deal. We’re expecting an 8ft SW swell, which is a solid size. At that height, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The wind is forecast to be glassy, which is a massive positive. The combined energy is moderate (725), but with that glassy surface and a decent size, it’s going to be a day for the experts. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit wind-swell-ish, but the clean conditions will make it super fun. Just be aware that the crowds can be an issue, so get there early.
The following morning, Sunday the 20th, still has size (7ft) but the wind goes cross-onshore again, killing the quality.
So, if you’re itching for a paddle, the Wednesday morning is your best bet for the short term. For the big dogs, mark your calendar for Saturday, September 19th afternoon. That’s the one.
Stay salty,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 645 | 694 | 737 | 1125 | 813 | 1048 | 790 | 957 | 694 | 545 | 466 | 248 | 401 | 463 | 336 | 299 | 355 | 650 | 516 | 815 | 325 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross |
High Tide | 5:22PM0.71m | 5:49AM1.23m | 6:58PM0.76m | 7:04AM1.32m | 8:00PM0.86m | 8:02AM1.41m | 8:46PM0.97m | 8:51AM1.47m | 9:27PM1.07m | 9:34AM1.49m | 10:05PM1.17m | 10:14AM1.47m | 10:41PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM0.36m | 10:43PM0.42m | 1:09PM0.26m | 1:15AM0.37m | 2:05PM0.16m | 1:24AM0.28m | 2:49PM0.07m | 2:21AM0.18m | 3:28PM0.00m | 3:10AM0.10m | 4:03PM-0.03m | 3:55AM0.05m | 4:36PM-0.03m | 4:39AM0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:58 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 243 | 694 | 737 | 1125 | 813 | 1048 | 790 | 957 | 694 | 545 | 466 | 248 | 105 | 463 | 336 | 299 | 342 | 223 | 349 | 815 | 325 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | WSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 12 | SW 20 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 531 | 205 | 205 | 225 | 199 | — | — | — | 37 | 150 | 79 | 56 | 401 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 145 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | SW 16 | NW 13 | — | NW 12 | — | — | SW 22 | SW 21 | NW 12 | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | 205 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 203 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | 18 | 17 | 6 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 645 | 585 | 328 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 105 | 104 | 181 | 355 | 650 | 516 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 358 | 9 | 124 | 494 | 0 | 124 | 494 | 9 | 379 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 9 | 70 | 494 | 0 | 11 | 494 | 9 |
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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).
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