Totoralillo El Muro
El Muro ("The Wall") is a right reef section at Totoralillo, offering powerful walls when solid SW swells hit. Part of the quality wave complex at this fishing village.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 250°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 70°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.5m
Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Part of Totoralillo complex.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Totoralillo El Muro?
Totoralillo El Muro is a reef break in Coquimbo, Chile, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Totoralillo El Muro?
Totoralillo El Muro picks up swell from the SSW round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 16s or longer, as anything under 12s 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 Totoralillo El Muro?
A NE wind is dead offshore at Totoralillo El Muro, and anything from the NNE round to the ENE 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 Totoralillo El Muro?
Totoralillo El Muro has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Totoralillo El Muro?
The most reliable run of swell at Totoralillo El Muro comes Apr to Sep. There's a second window in Mar and Oct too. The Wall section of Totoralillo.
How cold is the water at Totoralillo El Muro?
The water at Totoralillo El Muro averages around 15°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 Totoralillo El Muro good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Rocky reef. Sea urchins.
How do I get to Totoralillo El Muro?
The nearest airport on our list is LSC, then it's roughly a 35-minute drive. Part of Totoralillo complex.
What other surf spots are near Totoralillo El Muro?
The closest breaks we track are Totoralillo El Pipe (0.2 km) and Totoralillo (13 km), handy when Totoralillo El Muro isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
The Wall section of Totoralillo.
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