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
- 2.3m
- 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 tide is best at Los Vilos?
Los Vilos works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Los Vilos?
Offshore wind at Los Vilos blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 50° to 130° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Los Vilos?
Los Vilos wants SW swell (195° to 265°) between 0.8m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Los Vilos?
The main season at Los Vilos is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round surf. Best autumn to spring.
How do I get to Los Vilos?
Fly into SCL, then allow about 180 minutes by road. Fishing town on Panamericana highway.
What kind of wave is Los Vilos?
Los Vilos is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Year-round surf. Best autumn to spring.
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