Ritoque Surf Report & Forecast

Ritoque is the birthplace of Chilean surfing. A beautiful little south-facing sandy cove with a super easy paddling channel, the spot is very handy in wintertime when hoodless duck-diving isn't advisable.

The wave itself is nothing special. A soft left that meanders into the channel. It allows for a couple top turns and a closeout floater on the inside. The right off the other side can be pretty fun, though it's less powerful than it looks and can leave you caught inside for hours. It g... Read more