
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,420 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, looking at what's on the menu for Ritoque over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got some solid windows, but it’s not all smooth sailing.
It's a slow start. The first few days have some swell, but the wind is that frustrating light cross-onshore, leaving it a bit bumpy and messy. Tuesday the 7th has some waist-high groundswell, but the texture's off. Wednesday the 8th sees the swell picking up a bit, around chest-high, but again, the wind is just not playing ball, so it’s a bit of a grovel.
Then, Thursday morning the 9th is where things get interesting. We’ve got a clean 8 ft SW groundswell with a nice 13-second period pushing in, and it’s glassy, dead calm. The combined energy is pumping at 2454, so it’s got some grunt. This is the standout window for experienced surfers – that’s a solid size, over 8 ft, so it’s expert territory. The water temp is sitting at 55°, about 2° colder than usual for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.
The next few days after that, from Friday the 10th through to Sunday the 12th, the quality drops off again. The wind swings back onshore, and the wave comment is a downer – mostly "marginal" or even "poor." It’s worth skipping unless you’re desperate for a paddle.
There’s a little glimmer on Monday the 13th morning with a glassy 4 ft swell, but it’s small. The real next highlight is Tuesday the 14th morning. We’re looking at a massive 10 ft SW groundswell with 13 seconds of period, and it’s dead calm – glassy. The combined energy is 2698, which is huge, but the guidance says it’s too big for this break. Unless you’re a seasoned charger on a big-wave gun, give that a miss.
Wednesday the 15th morning cleans up again with a 6 ft swell and glassy conditions – that’ll be a much more manageable, fun size for intermediate surfers. The week then turns messy again until Friday the 17th. That morning brings offshore easterly wind at 9 mph and a clean 5 ft SW groundswell. The afternoon is even cleaner with a light cross-offshore breeze. That’s a very good day on offer.
After that, things go a bit wild. Saturday the 18th has a 10 ft W swell but with near-gale force wind – that’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are also oversized with 13 ft and 12 ft swells respectively. The guidance flags them as too big for the break, so steer clear.
We finally get a proper payoff on Tuesday the 21st. Morning brings offshore winds and a solid 8 ft WSW groundswell, followed by a glassy 7 ft in the afternoon. The combined energy is still strong, around 1471 to 1721, and it’s clean. That’s the top-tier day for experienced surfers in the second week.
The outlook wraps up with Wednesday the 22nd offering a clean, glassy 6 ft dropping to 5 ft, with offshore and glassy conditions. A very good way to finish the run.
Overall, the standout is Thursday morning the 9th for the big, clean power, and for the second week, Tuesday the 21st is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
606 | 1238 | 1265 | 936 | 3420 | 2045 | 1657 | 1449 | 961 | 632 | 865 | 718 | 545 | 990 | 501 | 430 | 486 | 394 | 444 | 2017 | 2698 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:03PM1.04m | 4:12AM1.02m | 4:02PM0.94m | 5:13AM1.11m | 5:17PM0.87m | 6:16AM1.21m | 6:38PM0.83m | 7:18AM1.33m | 7:53PM0.84m | 8:16AM1.45m | 8:56PM0.87m | 9:11AM1.56m | 9:51PM0.91m | 10:03AM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.26m | 10:19AM0.47m | 10:28PM0.28m | 11:46AM0.43m | 11:25PM0.29m | 1:06PM0.34m | 00:26AM0.28m | 2:14PM0.23m | 1:28AM0.24m | 3:12PM0.12m | 2:25AM0.18m | 4:04PM0.03m | 3:20AM0.13m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | |
5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | 5:57 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 |
606 | 1238 | 1265 | 936 | 3420 | 2045 | 1657 | 1449 | 961 | 632 | 865 | 585 | 545 | 990 | 501 | 430 | 486 | 394 | 444 | 2017 | 2698 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 15 | — | — |
236 | 486 | 603 | 486 | — | 409 | 563 | 433 | 403 | 344 | 185 | 175 | 231 | 190 | 116 | 85 | 80 | 57 | 294 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 16 | W 10 | NW 16 | NW 11 | W 15 | NW 15 | W 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 604 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 10 | 190 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 57 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | — | SW 7 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
27 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 718 | 530 | — | 54 | 27 | 24 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 64 | 64 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5 |
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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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