Los Vilos tides today
- Tide now -1.1 ft ↑ rising · high 12:41 am (2.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 6:30–7:20 am good day · 7/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Waves · water 5.7 ft · 63 °F moderate · 9.8 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 2 mph · 63 °F from the SW, gusts 6 · clear sky
- Surf today 3.8–5.8 ft Good day · 6/10 · 5:00–8:34 pm
- Sun 6:52 am–8:08 pm 13 h 16 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 11:28 pm waning gibbous · rises at 11:28 pm
Today in Los Vilos there is high tide at 12:25 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 6:34 am and 6:06 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 12:41 am. The sun rises at 6:52 am and sets at 8:08 pm: 13 h 16 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 11:28 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:20 am to 4:20 am and from 2:52 pm to 4:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.7 ft waves. There's a light air from the southwest (2 mph). Clear sky, 63 °F.
Fishing in Los Vilos today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 6:34 am
- Sunrise at 6:52 am
- Falling pressure (−0.12 inHg in 24 h), almost no wind and 6.2 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:30 am to 7:30 am, combines the 6:34 am low tide, sunrise and falling pressure. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:00 am, with the 11:56 pm high tide and falling pressure.
Beach day in Los Vilos
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 6:06 pm: more sand
- Feels like 68 °F: a bit cool
- Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph)
- Dangerous for swimming: 6.3 ft waves every 10 s; high rip current risk
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 6.3 ft
6.3 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 61 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (13 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:34 am
Low tide at 6:34 am and 6:06 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:25 pm. Coefficient 93 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Los Vilos
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- Playa Los Vilos 0.9 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Playa La Cachina 2.5 mi · S
- Parking
- Playa Amarilla 2.8 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Playa El Negro 3.8 mi · S
- Caleta Cascabeles 4.5 mi · S
- Playa Ñague 4.6 mi · N
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Tides in Los Vilos
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 6:34 am -2.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 12:25 pm 1.1 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 6:06 pm -1.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 51 min to high tide at 12:41 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 12:25 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 3.2 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 26 (3.3 ft) and the lowest, on August 13 (-2.4 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 11 (coefficient 99, 4.4 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 28, 2.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:52 am · 8:08 pm | Low tide 6:34 am · -2.1 ft | High tide 12:25 pm · 1.1 ft | Low tide 6:06 pm · -1.8 ft | — | Coef. 93 | 92% | Major periods 2:20 am · 2:52 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:51 am · 8:09 pm | High tide 12:41 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 7:26 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 1:15 pm · 0.8 ft | Low tide 6:49 pm · -1.6 ft | Coef. 89 | 84% | Major periods 3:24 am · 3:57 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:50 am · 8:10 pm | High tide 1:31 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 8:26 am · -1.8 ft | High tide 2:12 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 7:38 pm · -1.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 75% | Major periods 4:29 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:49 am · 8:10 pm | High tide 2:29 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 9:36 am · -1.6 ft | High tide 3:23 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 8:40 pm · -1.1 ft | Coef. 67 | 64% | Major periods 5:31 am · 6:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:48 am · 8:11 pm | High tide 3:36 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 10:53 am · -1.5 ft | High tide 4:48 pm · 0.3 ft | Low tide 10:02 pm · -0.9 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:56 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:48 am · 8:12 pm | High tide 4:52 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 12:07 pm · -1.5 ft | High tide 6:14 pm · 0.5 ft | Low tide 11:37 pm · -0.8 ft | Coef. 55 | 42% | Major periods 7:22 am · 7:47 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:47 am · 8:13 pm | High tide 6:08 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 1:08 pm · -1.7 ft | High tide 7:22 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Coef. 62 | 31% | Major periods 8:11 am · 8:34 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Los Vilos has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 2.1 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Los Vilos
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.9 ft
- Significant5.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest11 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 11 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 11 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 7.7 ft with a period of 13 s, from the southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 65.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+6.7 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:50 pm (local time).
Surf in Los Vilos today
Surf today
Good- 3.8–5.8 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 5.4 ft swell at 8 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (2 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (high tide at 12:41 am)
- Light: First light 6:27 am · sunrise 6:52 am · sunset 8:08 pm · last light 8:34 pm
- Tide: low 6:34 am (-2.1 ft), high 12:25 pm (1.1 ft) and low 6:06 pm (-1.8 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 60.1 °F–63.0 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit.
- Energy: 304 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 pm to 8:34 pm, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 6:27 am to 9:00 am can also work, with a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Los Vilos today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (6:34 am): little current from 6:10 am to 7:00 am
- 5.0 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest: strong surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 11:56 pm (11:40 pm–12:20 am), low tide 6:34 am (6:10–7:00 am), high tide 12:25 pm (12:00–12:50 pm) and low tide 6:06 pm (5:40–6:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 5.2 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 60.1–63.0 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 8:34 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 11:28 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 6:50 am to 7:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 11:40 am to 12:30 pm, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 5:40 pm to 6:30 pm, with slack water at low tide and light wind, though with some swell and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
We have no dive sites, dive shops or wrecks on record within 12 mi of Los Vilos.
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Weather in Los Vilos
Now in Los Vilos
- Low / high
- 61 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 10%
- Humidity
- 94%
- Dew pointDew point
- 61 °F
- Visibility
- 0.4 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.04 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 62° | 62° | 61° | 61° | 65° | 65° | 64° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 SE | 4 NNE | 3 N | 5 NNW | 13 NNW | 10 NNW | 3 WNW | 2 SSW |
| Gusts | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 4 |
| Waves | 5.6 ft | 6.0 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.3 ft | 6.1 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 63° 2 SSW 5.6 ft
- 12:00 am 63° 2 W 5.3 ft
- 3:00 am 62° 2 WNW 5.1 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 2 WNW 4.9 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 4 NNW 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 3 WNW 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 3 W 4.7 ft
- 6:00 pm 64° 6 SSW 4.6 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 61 / 65 °F | 13 mph NNW | 6.3 ft | 12:25 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 61 / 64 °F | 8 mph WSW | 5.3 ft | 12:41 am · 1:15 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 65 °F | 8 mph SSW | 6.2 ft | 1:31 am · 2:12 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 65 °F | 6 mph WNW | 6.8 ft | 2:29 am · 3:23 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 62 / 65 °F | 10 mph SSW | 6.8 ft | 3:36 am · 4:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 61 / 65 °F | 6 mph W | 7.7 ft | 4:52 am · 6:14 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 65 °F | 17 mph NNW | 7.6 ft | 6:08 am · 7:22 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 60 / 64 °F | 13 mph S | 8.5 ft | 7:15 am · 8:14 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 59 / 63 °F | 6 mph WNW | 8.5 ft | 8:13 am · 8:57 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 61 °F | 13 mph SW | 9.3 ft | 9:02 am · 9:36 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 58 / 68 °F | 17 mph S | 10 ft | 9:47 am · 10:11 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 62 / 66 °F | 16 mph S | 11 ft | 10:29 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 62 / 66 °F | 9 mph S | 11 ft | 11:08 am · 11:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 63 / 67 °F | 10 mph SSW | 11 ft | 11:46 am · 11:53 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 61° / 64° 5.3 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 62° / 65° 6.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 62° / 65° 6.8 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 62° / 65° 6.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 61° / 65° 7.7 ft
- Tue 3 Drizzle 60° / 65° 7.6 ft
- Wed 4 Drizzle 60° / 64° 8.5 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about temperature on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer, normal rain and a much warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−5.1 °F; normal high: 70 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:50 pm (local time).
The sun in Los Vilos
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:56 am
- Full dark 9:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 8:34 pm
- Solar noon 1:30 pm (71° high)
- Daylight 13 h 16 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 7:35 pm
- Full dark 9:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,010 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Los Vilos
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 2:20–4:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:52–4:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:50–8:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 10:58–11:58 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 5:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Los Vilos
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.35 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi. It reaches 164 ft at 0.9 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Los Vilos) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.35 mi
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep0.45 mi
- 164 ft deep0.9 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.35 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.4 mi and 66 ft at 0.45 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Isla Huevos Lighthouse 1.6 mi west
- Light
- A red flash every 10 s · Fl R 10s
- Range
- 9 nautical miles (10 mi)
- Light height
- 62 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 13 ft
- Built
- 1901
Other lighthouses nearby: Punta Tablas Lighthouse (5.3 mi northwest).
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Los VilosTides nearby
All places in Coquimbo, A to Z (4) →Los Vilos at a glance
- Town or city of about 18,275 people. Coordinates: 31.913° S, 71.500° W.
- It is 136 mi south of Coquimbo, the main place in Coquimbo. The sun rises 2 min earlier and sets 3 min later than in Coquimbo.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Punta Chungo (1.8 mi), Puerto Los Vilos (4.3 mi).
Questions about Los VilosQuestions
What time is high tide today in Los Vilos?
Today in Los Vilos there is high tide at 12:25 pm (1.1 ft) and low tides at 6:34 am and 6:06 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Los Vilos?
At 8:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 8:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Los Vilos?
At 6:51 am. First light comes at 5:55 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:20–4:20 am, Minor 7:50–8:50 am, Major 2:52–4:52 pm, Minor 10:58–11:58 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Los Vilos?
Overcast, from 61 °F to 65 °F, with a light air from the southwest (2 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Los Vilos?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.7 ft waves with a period of 9.8 s from the southwest. The water is 62.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Los Vilos?
The best time to visit Los Vilos is from November to March: highs of 73 °F to 78 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 6 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).