Ritoque Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ritoque Surf Guide
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 gets bigger as you head south down the beach, but as there aren't any channels and it is more exposed, surfers tend to stick to the known peak(s) at the north end of the beach.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
Can get a little testy when it's small and inconsistent
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Summertime and weekends: yep; Weekdays: not so bad.
Spot Rating
Fun
An average beachbreak.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not bad.
Water Quality
Fair
summer: 2; winter: 7
Hazards
Crowded lineup in the summer and on weekends.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Sandy lot right there.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
March-September.
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