Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 942 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a window opening up at Ritoque. The water is sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – about 2° above average, so nothing crazy but a nice little bonus.
Sunday morning the 30th is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the WSW with an 11-second period, but it’s a cross-shore breeze and the wave comment says it’s marginal. The combined energy is moderate (683). Not worth getting wet for. The afternoon is more of the same with onshore wind.
Now, Monday morning the 31st is where it gets interesting. The wind drops to nothing – glassy conditions – and we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the WSW with a 12-second period. Combined energy is moderate (556). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions”. This is the standout of the whole outlook. If you’ve got a window, that’s your session.
Monday afternoon the wind shifts cross-on, and the quality drops. Tuesday through to the end of the first week is a mix of poor to marginal surf. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell hangs around 3ft to 5ft but the quality is just not there. A few days have some longer period energy from the SW (15-18 seconds), but the cross-on wind ruins it. For example, Thursday the 3rd has 4ft swell from the WSW with 15-second period and moderate energy (973), but it’s a moderate cross-onshore breeze and the surf is poor.
There’s a decent gap of poor conditions from Tuesday the 1st through to Friday the 4th, with only a few marginal windows. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th look a bit better, with some longer period SW swell (16-20 seconds) and light onshore winds. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1130-1191), but they’re still marginal sessions. The swell is 3ft to 5ft, not huge, but the long period means it’s more of a groundswell setup. At a beach break, that long period can make it a bit too straight, but Ritoque is a beach and reef mix, so it might hold.
Monday the 7th morning has a 5ft swell from the SW with 13-second period and strong energy (1229), but it’s onshore. The afternoon is a different story: glassy, 5ft from the SW with 14-second period, and “expect very good surf conditions”. That’s your second standout. Tuesday the 8th onwards the swell fades and the wind stays cross-on, so the quality drops away.
Moving into the second week, the surf is pretty small and weak. From Wednesday the 9th to Friday the 11th, we’re looking at 3ft to 3ft swells from the SW or WSW, with light cross-on winds. Combined energy is weak (218-464). Friday afternoon the 11th has a glassy moment with 3ft from the WSW and 12-second period, and “expect good surf conditions” – but it’s small. Saturday the 12th is poor and small. Sunday the 13th sees a bump in swell to 6ft to 6ft from the WSW with 13-second period and moderate to strong energy (992-1020), but the wind is cross-on and moderate to fresh, so the surf is poor. Monday the 14th is marginal with 5ft from the WSW and an 11-second period.
So, the real standouts are Monday morning the 31st and Monday afternoon the 7th. Those are your best bets. The rest is a grind, with lots of cross-on wind and marginal to poor conditions. This stretch is more for the dedicated than the casual.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
619 | 644 | 454 | 416 | 167 | 253 | 478 | 350 | 392 | 379 | 281 | 527 | 665 | 802 | 553 | 533 | 373 | 370 | 609 | 581 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:53PM1.19m | 12:01PM1.23m | 00:28AM1.22m | 12:38PM1.12m | 1:08AM1.23m | 1:20PM0.99m | 1:57AM1.21m | 2:13PM0.86m | 2:59AM1.19m | 3:31PM0.75m | 4:20AM1.19m | 5:22PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.09m | 5:53AM0.16m | 6:13PM0.12m | 6:36AM0.21m | 6:43PM0.18m | 7:27AM0.28m | 7:18PM0.25m | 8:32AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.32m | 10:02AM0.39m | 9:07PM0.39m | 11:47AM0.36m | 10:43PM0.42m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 18 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 18 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 16 |
619 | 644 | 454 | 416 | 167 | 253 | 208 | 168 | 120 | 366 | 149 | 527 | 665 | 802 | 553 | 528 | 341 | 255 | 251 | 581 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 18 | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | — | — | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 12 |
31 | 41 | 42 | 76 | 116 | 203 | 33 | 350 | 392 | 14 | 281 | 145 | 59 | — | — | 21 | 117 | 306 | 609 | 209 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 19 | SW 20 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SSW 12 | — | — |
— | 59 | 60 | 117 | 35 | 36 | 65 | 2 | 11 | 28 | 89 | 133 | 77 | — | — | — | 117 | 14 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 10 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 9 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
— | — | — | 4 | 7 | 10 | 478 | 85 | 89 | 379 | 116 | 82 | 195 | 245 | 494 | 533 | 373 | 370 | 275 | 235 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 325 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 494 | 9 | 358 | 494 | 9 | 70 | 64 | 0 |
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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.
Ritoque is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Quintero. If you plan a holiday in Santiago, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quintero. Quintero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











