Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the coast. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks are gonna serve up for us here at Ritoque.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a flat spell to work through. The first couple of days are lookin' pretty average, with some small, weak swells and cross-shore winds messin' with the shape. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are real marginal, not worth wetting the suit for. Then Monday and Tuesday are even smaller, with the swell droppin' off. You're gonna have to be patient through the start of the week.

The first real sign of life comes on Thursday, August 27th. The swell jumps up to a solid 10ft from the WSW (moderate surf energy of 2880), but here's the kicker – that's too much juice for this break. It's gonna be a big, powerful mess, only for the absolute gun-totin' experts. The wind is onshore, so it's not gonna be pretty. Not the day for the average punter.

Friday the 28th is where things start to get interesting. That big swell is still pumpin' at 8ft from the WSW, with a nice long 14-second period. The morning is still a bit wind-affected, but come Friday afternoon, the wind goes glassy. This is the standout window. The water’s about average for the time of year, so a 3/2 should be fine. The waves will be powerful and lined up, best suited for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Saturday the 29th keeps the good times rolling. The swell drops just a touch to 7ft, still from the WSW, but the wind shifts to a clean cross-offshore from the NNE. Conditions are clean, offering up some excellent walls for those in the know. Crowds are likely at a spot like this when it's good, so get out early.

After that little pulse, we settle back into a more moderate pattern through the end of the month and into September. The 31st and 1st offer some waist-chest high waves, but the wind is a bit fickle. There's a sneaky good window on September 4th, Friday afternoon, with a clean 6ft WSW groundswell and a solid offshore wind from the ENE. The water's still average temp, and it'll be a clean, glassy setup for some fun afternoon sessions.

Another glassy morning pops up on September 5th, Saturday, with a 5ft swell. The waves will be clean but small, a good one for the log or a fish.

So, to wrap it up: don't bother before Thursday the 27th unless you're a masochist. The clear winner is Friday afternoon, August 28th with a big 8ft WSW groundswell and glassy conditions. That is the one. If you miss that, the Friday afternoon, September 4th, with the clean offshore, is a solid back-up. Get amongst it.

Rusty.

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