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Level 5/10

Ilo

Moquegua, Peru

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Ilo is a southern Peruvian mining port with surprisingly good surf. The left point picks up consistent swell and sees few surfers due to its industrial setting.

Ilo surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today19

Fair

1.1mSW@11s

12km/h

1.1m@11s

12km/h

Sun20

Poor

0.9mSW@10s

14km/h

0.9m@10s

14km/h

Mon21

Fair

0.9mSW@11s

14km/h

0.9m@11s

14km/h

Tue22

Fair

1.4mSW@10s

12km/h

1.4m@10s

12km/h

Wed23

Fair

1.6mSSW@11s

8km/h

1.6m@11s

8km/h

Thu24

Fair

1.4mSSW@8s

8km/h

1.4m@8s

8km/h

Fri25

Fair

0.9mSSW@12s

7km/h

0.9m@12s

7km/h

Sat26

Good

1.5mWSW@13s

9km/h

1.5m@13s

9km/h

Sun27

Good

1.4mWSW@13s

8km/h

1.4m@13s

8km/h

Mon28

Poor

1.1mWSW@11s

11km/h

1.1m@11s

11km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 12 km/h · Tide at 9am (0.3m)

Swell

1.1m

SW(227°)

Score: 14/25

Period

11s

Medium period swell

Score: 8/25

Wind

12km/h

SSW(192°)

Score: 7/25

Weather

20°C

0.0mm67%

First light 5:07amSunrise 5:37amSunset 5:40pmLast light 6:10pm

Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.4mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell

Wind

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:07–6:53am · droppingStrike window: 1:40–3:00pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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9am

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6am

9am

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9am

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9am

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°C

18°

21°

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2m1.0

sec

12s

11s

10s

12s

11s

10s

12s

11s

10s

12s

11s

14s

13s

12s

14s

13s

12s

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swell

windkm/h

5g9

13g26

15g33

13g27

11g23

12g25

13g26

16g33

15g34

13g26

11g21

10g23

16g34

18g35

13g30

10g17

10g22

16g34

14g31

9g20

2g6

8g19

12g27

10g28

6g23

2g5

8g19

11g26

9g27

7g22

2g13

5g18

10g26

10g28

7g27

5g12

8g17

12g27

10g31

4g30

3g13

7g19

15g31

12g35

2g35

1g8

5g17

17g36

18g43

11g41

tidem

1:45am0.8m

9:50am0.3m

2:15pm0.4m

7:30pm0.3m

3:00am0.8m

10:30am0.2m

3:30pm0.4m

8:50pm0.2m

4:00am0.8m

11:30am0.2m

4:30pm0.4m

9:54pm0.2m

4:40am0.8m

11:50am0.1m

5:18pm0.5m

5:23am0.9m

12:15pm0.1m

5:54pm0.5m

5:57am0.9m

12:42pm0.0m

6:30pm0.6m

6:30am0.9m

1:02pm0.0m

7:06pm0.8m

12:51am0.1m

7:06am1.0m

1:30pm0.0m

7:40pm0.9m

1:35am0.1m

7:40am0.9m

1:55pm0.0m

8:15pm0.9m

2:19am0.1m

8:18am0.8m

2:24pm0.0m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:45 am

High tide - 0.76m

9:50 am

Low tide - 0.29m

2:15 pm

High tide - 0.41m

7:30 pm

Low tide - 0.27m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction20/25

Swell Size14/25

Swell Period8/25

Wind7/25

Raw Score49/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-4

Adjusted Score46/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score46

🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Wind

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (220°)
Direction range: 200° - 250°
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
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

15°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Mining port. Limited tourist infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Ilo?

The Ilo profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Ilo?

The Ilo profile uses wind from E (90°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 50° to 130°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Ilo?

The Ilo scoring profile favors swell from SW (200° to 250°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 3m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Ilo?

The main season at Ilo is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round. Mining port town.

How do I get to Ilo?

The spot profile lists TCQ as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 90 minutes. Mining port. Limited tourist infrastructure.

What kind of wave is Ilo?

Ilo is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round. Mining port town.

Getting There

Airport

TCQ

Drive time

90 min

Data quality

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