Los Vilos
Los Vilos is a well-known right-hand point break at a small fishing port on the Panamericana.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 265°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m - 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
14°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Fishing town on Panamericana highway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Los Vilos?
Los Vilos is a point break in Los Vilos, Chile, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Los Vilos?
Los Vilos picks up swell from the SSW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.8 to 2.5m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Los Vilos?
An E wind is dead offshore at Los Vilos, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Los Vilos?
Los Vilos is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Los Vilos?
The most reliable run of swell at Los Vilos comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round surf. Best autumn to spring.
How cold is the water at Los Vilos?
The water at Los Vilos averages around 14°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Los Vilos good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Rocky point. Currents on bigger days.
How do I get to Los Vilos?
The nearest airport on our list is SCL, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Fishing town on Panamericana highway.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round surf. Best autumn to spring.
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