Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's break down what's in store. The next couple of weeks at Ritoque have some proper standout moments, but you'll have to wade through some average days to get to them.

We start off on Friday morning, July 3rd, with a real treat. The water's sitting at about 55°, which is a touch cooler than normal. A clean 4ft southwest swell with a nice long 13-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy's moderate, around (566). That's a solid, clean start for a dawn patrol.

Friday afternoon drops right off to a tiny 1ft with a very long 22-second period – not worth it.

Then Saturday the 4th. The morning is a shrug – 3ft cross-shore swell. The real highlight of the first week is Saturday afternoon. Despite some light rain, we get a solid 5ft southwest swell at 18 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. The energy is pumping (1559). That's good for experienced surfers – proper power but not a beast.

Sunday the 5th brings a size jump to around 7ft, but the quality goes. It's cross-shore and then messy cross-onshore in the afternoon. Monday the 6th is similar – solid 7ft swell but with poor winds. A lot of chop.

There's a lull in quality through Tuesday and Wednesday. Then, keep an eye on Thursday morning, July 9th. A clean glassy session with a 5ft southwest swell, 13-second period, and strong energy (1525). The wind's off the land, so it will be a ripping morning.

After that, the forecast gets rough. Friday the 10th is a write-off with strong northerly winds and rain – a day to stay away.

Into the second week, Saturday the 11th brings a big 8ft west-southwest swell, but with strong winds, it's more of a mess. Sunday the 12th drops back to a smaller 3ft swell.

Now, Monday the 13th is a massive one – but don't get too keen. We have a 10ft west-southwest swell with 14-second periods. That is too big for the break, even with favourable wind.

The true standouts of the entire 16-day run are Tuesday the 14th. You get an 8ft west-southwest swell on Tuesday morning, and a 8ft one on Tuesday afternoon, both with glassy, clean conditions. The swell period is 11 seconds, a good groundswell. The energy is strong (1554 and 1375). This is top-tier for experienced surfers – big, clean, and powerful. That is your big-ticket window.

Wednesday the 15th through Friday the 17th offers a more relaxed run of smaller (4ft to 6ft) but glassy or near-glassy conditions, especially the mornings.

Finally, Saturday the 18th brings a solid 8ft west-southwest swell with a very long 16-second period, but it's cross-onshore, so it won't be as clean.

Overall, the best bets are an honest Saturday the 4th afternoon and the Tuesday the 14th sessions. Get out there.

- Rusty

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