Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 08 Nov 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
16.6°C
1.8° 

Ritoque surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ritoque surf forecast from 9 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 22 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,827 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 9 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Monday (Nov 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 09) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 9th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 22nd Nov)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 22nd Nov)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ritoque over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
9
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
4
4
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3
4
3
3
4
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4
3
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4
3
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
10
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.1
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.2
SW
12
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
680
2453
1704
1086
1983
2012
1956
1549
1266
919
990
1092
1107
1053
1486
1240
1053
865
528
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
35
N
20
NNW
10
N
0
SE
15
WSW
5
SSW
0
NW
10
W
5
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
5
S
15
N
20
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
15
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:46PM1.41m
11:10AM1.02m
11:19PM1.43m
11:47AM0.97m
11:53PM1.42m
12:25PM0.91m
00:29AM1.38m
1:04PM0.85m
1:07AM1.33m
1:46PM0.80m
1:49AM1.26m
2:35PM0.74m
2:36AM1.19m
Low Tide
5:17AM0.11m
4:50PM0.19m
5:56AM0.11m
5:21PM0.22m
6:36AM0.13m
5:53PM0.27m
7:17AM0.18m
6:26PM0.31m
8:03AM0.23m
7:01PM0.37m
8:54AM0.29m
7:41PM0.42m
clear
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Temp °C
18
17
17
17
18
18
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18
18
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19
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17
17
15
17
17
16
Feels °C
18
12
15
16
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16
16
19
18
17
19
19
17
16
15
15
16
15
15
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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.

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