Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
12.6° C
0.6° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WSW swell with 3,066 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

The first real action kicks off on Friday, July 24, but it’s pretty marginal. The standout session is actually Saturday, July 26, with a clean, glassy morning. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is about normal for this time of year, so not a shock to the system.

Alright, let’s break it down.

Friday, July 24: The morning is a bit of a write-off. A 6ft swell from the west with an 11-second period, but it’s a cross-shore wind and the energy is moderate (953). The afternoon cleans up nicely though. The wind goes glassy, and the swell drops slightly to 6ft from the west. It’s still a decent wave, but the overall score is just okay. The water is a normal 55°.

Saturday, July 25: This is where it gets a little disappointing. The morning has a 4ft west swell, 10-second period, but the cross-shore wind kills the vibe. The afternoon drops to 2ft with a long 15-second period from the WSW, but it’s cross-onshore. Not great.

Sunday, July 26: This is the pick of the first week. Sunday morning at Ritoque is glassy. The swell is 3ft from the WSW with a 13-second period, so it’s a clean, long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (562). This is the kind of session where you’ll get long, rolling waves and easy paddling between sets. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be smooth. This is the one to point your car at.

Monday, July 27: The morning is messy with light rain and a cross-shore wind on a 6ft WSW swell. The afternoon is a no-go unless you’re a chartered expert. The swell jumps to 10ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is huge (3045). That is a serious amount of water. For the average surfer, this is too big. Only for the experienced crew, and even then, it’s a heavy paddle.

Tuesday, July 28: The morning is glassy with a 8ft swell from the WSW, 12-second period. This is for experienced surfers only. The energy is strong (1754). The afternoon drops to 5ft from the west, glassy, and much more manageable. A solid session for the intermediate crowd.

Wednesday, July 29 to Thursday, July 30: A bit of a lull. The swell drops and the wind gets messy. Not worth getting wet for.

Friday, July 31: The morning looks promising. A 6ft swell from the west, 10-second period, with a cross-offshore wind. It’s clean. The energy is moderate (941). The afternoon is a bit bigger at 6ft, but the wind goes cross-shore.

Saturday, August 1: The morning is a 8ft swell from the west, but it’s cross-onshore. That’s expert territory and messy. The afternoon drops to 7ft, clean cross-offshore wind, but still sizable.

Sunday, August 2 to Monday, August 3: Small swell, 3ft to 5ft, but the wind is either glassy or cross-onshore. Not much to get excited about.

Tuesday, August 4: A nice little window. The morning is glassy with a 5ft WSW swell, 11-second period. The afternoon is dead calm with a 6ft WSW swell. This is a good, clean session for the experienced surfer.

Wednesday, August 5: The morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 5ft WSW swell. Long period, clean energy. The afternoon turns to a 7ft cross-onshore mess with a short 6-second period. That’s just a chop fest.

Thursday, August 6: This is the second standout. The morning is glassy with a 7ft swell from the SW, 11-second period. The energy is very strong (2039). This is a powerful, clean session for the experienced surfer. If you’ve got the skills, this is the one.

Friday, August 7 to Saturday, August 8: The wind picks up. The swell is still there, but the wind is moderate to strong. The morning of Saturday, August 8, is clean with a 5ft SW swell, but the energy is dropping. The afternoon is a choppy, cross-onshore mess.

So, to sum it up: Sunday, July 26 morning is the best for a clean, fun, long-period swell. Thursday, August 6 morning is the heavy hitter for the experienced crew. The rest is a mixed bag of average to poor conditions. There’s a gap of a few days in the middle there where it’s just not worth it.

Keep your eyes on the charts, but for now, that’s the story.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Tuesday
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W
11
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1.4
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10
1.1
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10
0.7
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15
0.9
WSW
14
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0.7
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0.7
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11
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
835
734
402
249
228
289
246
302
367
694
2993
2209
1556
524
650
404
302
202
250
126
386
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
WSW
0
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5
S
5
SW
5
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5
NNE
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10
NNE
10
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10
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15
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10
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High Tide
7:27PM0.74m
7:43AM1.18m
8:26PM0.77m
8:30AM1.25m
9:09PM0.80m
9:10AM1.31m
9:46PM0.84m
9:48AM1.37m
10:19PM0.88m
10:22AM1.41m
10:51PM0.91m
10:55AM1.42m
11:23PM0.94m
Low Tide
1:50PM0.39m
00:49AM0.42m
2:43PM0.32m
1:43AM0.39m
3:24PM0.26m
2:29AM0.34m
4:00PM0.20m
3:09AM0.29m
4:34PM0.16m
3:46AM0.24m
5:05PM0.12m
4:21AM0.21m
5:35PM0.10m
4:56AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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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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