
Surf Forecasts:
El Toro Viejo surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with 526 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Toro Viejo in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Toro Viejo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
330 | 231 | 175 | 141 | 199 | 187 | 202 | 189 | 176 | 142 | 140 | 87 | 114 | 146 | 197 | 174 | 162 | 196 | 389 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:01AM1.04m | 2:05PM0.68m | 2:56AM1.00m | 3:08PM0.62m | 4:04AM0.98m | 4:40PM0.59m | 5:18AM0.98m | 6:10PM0.62m | 6:23AM1.00m | 7:10PM0.67m | 7:14AM1.04m | 7:53PM0.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:47AM0.40m | 7:46PM0.35m | 10:05AM0.44m | 8:35PM0.40m | 11:34AM0.44m | 9:47PM0.44m | 12:46PM0.41m | 11:12PM0.44m | 1:33PM0.36m | 00:25AM0.41m | 2:09PM0.31m | 1:20AM0.36m | |||||||
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
7:36 | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 |
330 | 231 | 175 | 141 | 199 | 187 | 43 | 189 | 176 | 142 | 140 | 87 | 80 | 146 | 197 | 174 | 162 | 196 | 389 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 |
71 | 48 | 49 | 31 | 29 | 71 | 202 | 22 | 30 | 20 | 16 | 64 | 114 | 18 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 138 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 15 | SSW 22 | W 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | W 11 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
18 | 17 | 17 | 55 | 45 | 3 | 61 | 96 | 84 | 80 | 100 | 15 | 18 | 58 | 21 | 2 | 57 | 107 | 81 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 194 | 0 | 2 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0 |
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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.










