
Surf Forecasts:
Ritoque surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,250 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with W 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 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for us over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid window of surf on the horizon, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days are a bit of a slow burner, but once the swell kicks in, it’s gonna be on. The standout period is definitely the start of the second week, but we’ll get to that.
Saturday morning (August 1st) is a bit of a washout with a weak, cross-on breeze and a 1.5m (5-foot) SW swell that’s just not holding together. The combined energy is weak at 1035, so honestly, you’re better off waiting.
Sunday morning (August 2nd) is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a clean 2.5m (8-foot) W swell with a lovely 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE at 5 km/h (3 mph). The water is sitting at 14° (58°F), which is about a degree warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but a nice little bonus. The combined energy is pumping at 2194, and the waves are going to be proper. The afternoon glass off with a WSW swell and glassy conditions is just as good. This is a solid day for the experienced crew.
Monday morning (August 3rd) keeps the good vibes going. A 2.2m (7-foot) WSW swell, 12-second period, and glassy conditions under clear skies. The energy is strong at 1392. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, so the morning session is the one.
Tuesday (August 4th) and Wednesday (August 5th) are a mixed bag. Tuesday has some cross-shore and cross-on wind that messes with the shape, but Wednesday morning is back to glassy with a 1.4m (5-foot) swell. The real gem on Wednesday is the afternoon though – a 2.1m (7-foot) WSW swell with a 16-second period (very long period groundswell) and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 2078. This is a standout for the point break and reef setups, but at a beach break, that long period might make it a bit too straight. Still, a beautiful swell.
Now, here’s the big one. From Saturday, August 8th, through to Tuesday, August 11th, we’re looking at some serious size. The swell is consistently over 2.5m (8 feet), peaking at 3.5m (12 feet) on Monday afternoon. The combined energy readings are massive – 3394, 4168, 3573 – this is strong to very strong wave energy. The wind is cross or cross-on, but the main issue is the size. At 3.0m (10 feet) and above, this is strictly for experts only. If you’re not comfortable in big, heavy surf, give it a miss. The setup at Ritoque is a beach break, so with this much power and size, it might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.
After that big pulse, it settles down. Wednesday, August 12th, is a nice reset. You’ve got a 2.1m (7-foot) SW swell, 11-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. Good energy at 1180. This is a solid, clean day for the intermediate surfer.
The last few days of the outlook, from Thursday, August 13th, onwards, are a real fade. The swell drops off to under 1.2m (4 feet), and the energy is low (293 to 877). The periods get long again (14-18 seconds), which means long waits between sets, and the wind is mostly cross-on. It’s not a total flat spell, but it’s a good time to tune up the board or just take a break.
So, the best on offer? Sunday, August 2nd for the clean, offshore morning and the afternoon glass-off, and Wednesday, August 5th afternoon for that long-period groundswell in glassy conditions. If you’re an expert, the big swell window from August 8th to 11th is your challenge, but be smart about it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | WNW 9 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
656 | 374 | 2024 | 2010 | 1678 | 1302 | 1324 | 1272 | 1033 | 838 | 603 | 560 | 2049 | 1667 | 1005 | 796 | 512 | 1300 | 1538 | 687 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | on | on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:29AM1.01m | 12:30PM1.29m | 1:05AM1.04m | 1:04PM1.20m | 1:44AM1.07m | 1:42PM1.08m | 2:30AM1.09m | 2:30PM0.96m | 3:27AM1.12m | 3:34PM0.84m | 4:38AM1.15m | 5:04PM0.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:32PM0.12m | 6:09AM0.24m | 7:00PM0.14m | 6:50AM0.29m | 7:29PM0.18m | 7:39AM0.34m | 8:02PM0.23m | 8:39AM0.40m | 8:43PM0.29m | 10:01AM0.43m | 9:37PM0.34m | 11:40AM0.41m | 10:51PM0.36m | |||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WNW 9 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
656 | 374 | 2024 | 2010 | 1678 | 1302 | 1324 | 1272 | 1033 | 838 | 603 | 560 | 2049 | 1667 | 1005 | 796 | 512 | 1300 | 165 | 309 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 11 |
313 | 367 | 147 | 78 | 10 | 90 | 64 | 15 | 61 | 131 | 252 | 436 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 382 | 79 | 165 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WNW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — | WNW 10 |
66 | 137 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | SW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 103 | 51 | 115 | 131 | 44 | 29 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 1538 | 687 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1050 | 16 | 9 | 70 | 28 | 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.











