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Lat Long: 18.48° S 70.33° W

El Toro Viejo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Toro Viejo sea temperature is
19.9°C
1.6° 

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 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,523 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Oct 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 8th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 8th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 11th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
8
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Direction
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SW
13
0.9
SW
17
1
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16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1
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18
1.2
SW
16
1.7
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1021
439
508
496
479
447
518
628
765
1523
1300
1419
1055
1135
936
1006
726
595
437
455
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
WSW
0
E
15
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
15
SW
0
ENE
5
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
0
E
5
SSE
10
SW
0
NW
5
ENE
10
SW
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SSW
Wind State
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cross
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glassy
glassy
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glassy
glassy
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High Tide
8:51PM1.01m
8:59AM1.13m
9:32PM1.10m
9:41AM1.08m
10:10PM1.16m
10:20AM1.01m
10:47PM1.20m
10:58AM0.93m
11:24PM1.21m
11:34AM0.85m
00:00AM1.19m
12:11PM0.77m
00:38AM1.15m
Low Tide
2:48AM0.22m
3:18PM0.13m
3:38AM0.19m
3:51PM0.13m
4:25AM0.19m
4:21PM0.15m
5:10AM0.21m
4:51PM0.18m
5:55AM0.24m
5:19PM0.23m
6:40AM0.29m
5:48PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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