Ritoque
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A fun spot.
Atmosphere:
The waves are bigger on the southern part of the beach but paddling out is hard when big. The waves in the northern part of the beach are smaller, but there is a channel to paddle out.
Additional Info:
Ritoque is where Chilean surfing was born.
Location
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Ritoque is located between Con-Con and Quintero, About 30 minutes north of Vina del Mar.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Punta Piedra
3.35 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Puntilla Sanfuentes
3.58 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Punta Liles
4.19 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |