Ritoque Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° S 71.53° W

Ritoque Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ritoque sea temperature is
14.9°C
1.1° 

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


Ritoque surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,104 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ritoque in the next 16 days are 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 8th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 10th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 15th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
1
3
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
410
416
431
649
568
1552
1344
1248
668
976
767
736
716
570
998
683
369
528
530
532
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
SE
5
S
15
WSW
10
S
5
E
20
SE
5
ESE
0
ESE
5
SW
0
NW
0
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
5
NE
15
NNW
5
NE
0
SSE
15
WNW
5
S
Wind State
cross
glassy
glassy
on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
10:05PM1.20m
10:12AM1.32m
10:39PM1.29m
10:51AM1.27m
11:12PM1.36m
11:28AM1.20m
11:45PM1.39m
12:04PM1.11m
00:17AM1.39m
12:41PM1.01m
00:52AM1.35m
1:18PM0.92m
1:29AM1.29m
Low Tide
3:55PM0.03m
4:02AM0.12m
4:27PM0.03m
4:45AM0.08m
4:57PM0.05m
5:27AM0.06m
5:26PM0.09m
6:07AM0.08m
5:54PM0.15m
6:47AM0.12m
6:23PM0.22m
7:29AM0.19m
6:52PM0.30m
rain showers
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 mm
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Temp °C
15
14
15
15
14
14
18
14
17
16
15
16
17
13
15
15
14
15
15
14
Feels °C
14
14
14
12
13
13
15
14
16
15
15
13
14
12
13
12
14
14
13
13
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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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