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Lat Long: 18.48° S 70.33° W

El Toro Viejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Toro Viejo sea temperature is
20.9°C
1.9° 

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


El Toro Viejo surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,292 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Toro Viejo this week:

The surf forecast for El Toro Viejo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Toro Viejo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 23rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 23rd Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Toro Viejo over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1027
946
451
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394
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540
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314
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307
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560
444
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335
Wind (km/h)
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S
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10
SW
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High Tide
8:29PM1.00m
8:25AM1.02m
9:03PM1.10m
9:04AM1.00m
9:38PM1.20m
9:43AM0.97m
10:14PM1.27m
10:24AM0.92m
10:54PM1.32m
11:07AM0.86m
11:37PM1.34m
11:54AM0.79m
00:25AM1.33m
Low Tide
2:11PM0.21m
2:28AM0.32m
2:40PM0.18m
3:12AM0.27m
3:10PM0.15m
3:57AM0.22m
3:41PM0.14m
4:43AM0.20m
4:14PM0.14m
5:31AM0.19m
4:50PM0.16m
6:24AM0.21m
5:30PM0.19m
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Information about the El Toro Viejo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Toro Viejo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Toro Viejo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Toro Viejo 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 (El Toro Viejo) 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 El Toro Viejo 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.

El Toro Viejo is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Arica. If you plan a holiday in Atacama, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arica. Arica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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