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Mancora

Piura, Peru

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Mancora is Peru's premier beach party destination with quality surf. The long left point offers forgiving waves in warm water, making it popular with beginners and the backpacker crowd.

Mancora surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Fair

1.3mSW@15s

15km/h

1.3m@15s

15km/h

Thu5

Good

1.4mSW@15s

11km/h

1.4m@15s

11km/h

Fri6

Good

1.1mSW@14s

9km/h

1.1m@14s

9km/h

Sat7

Good

1.1mSW@15s

11km/h

1.1m@15s

11km/h

Sun8

Good

1.2mSSW@15s

11km/h

1.2m@15s

11km/h

Mon9

Fair

1.1mSW@14s

14km/h

1.1m@14s

14km/h

Tue10

Good

0.9mSW@14s

9km/h

0.9m@14s

9km/h

Wed11

Good

0.8mSW@16s

12km/h

0.8m@16s

12km/h

Thu12

Fair

1.1mSW@16s

14km/h

1.1m@16s

14km/h

Fri13

Good

1.2mSW@15s

8km/h

1.2m@15s

8km/h

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 5 km/h · PM 21 km/h

Swell

1.3m

SW(224°)

Score: 21/25

Period

15s

Groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

15km/h

WSW(243°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

28°C

0.2mm96%

First light 5:29amSunrise 5:59amSunset 6:15pmLast light 6:45pm

Windswell

0.4m@2s

Secondary

0.4m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @15s SW in window

Wind15 km/h WSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 7:03am–4:56pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

7g14

2g17

20g38

19g36

22g36

13g23

9g18

7g22

15g29

12g22

3g8

3g12

13g26

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18g27

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11g28

9g31

tidem

5:45am0.3m

11:53am1.3m

5:55pm0.3m

6:42am0.2m

12:51pm1.4m

6:54pm0.3m

1:00am1.5m

7:26am0.1m

1:41pm1.5m

7:44pm0.3m

1:44am1.6m

8:06am0.0m

2:23pm1.6m

8:26pm0.2m

2:23am1.6m

8:42am0.0m

3:03pm1.7m

9:05pm0.3m

3:00am1.6m

9:15am0.0m

3:40pm1.7m

9:40pm0.3m

3:36am1.6m

9:50am0.1m

4:16pm1.7m

10:18pm0.3m

4:08am1.5m

10:23am0.1m

4:51pm1.6m

4:41am1.5m

10:56am0.1m

5:26pm1.6m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:45 am

Low · 0.30m

11:53 am

High · 1.29m

5:55 pm

Low · 0.34m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction19/25

Swell Size21/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score66/100

Adjustments

Wind History-1

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score58/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score58

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.3m @15s SW in window

Wind15 km/h WSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (215°)
Direction range: 195° - 245°
Size range: 0.6m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.5m - 2m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: ESE (110°)
Offshore range: 70° - 150°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

23°C

Wetsuit

Springsuit / 2mm

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Main beach in front of town.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Mancora?

Mancora is a point break in Piura, Peru, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Mancora?

Mancora 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 0.6m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.5 to 2m. 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 Mancora?

An ESE wind is dead offshore at Mancora, and anything from the ENE round to the SSE 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 Mancora?

Mancora has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Mancora?

The most reliable run of swell at Mancora comes Mar to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Year-round. Party town vibes. Warm water.

How cold is the water at Mancora?

The water at Mancora averages around 23°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Mancora good for beginners?

Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Popular beach. Moderate rips.

How do I get to Mancora?

The nearest airport on our list is PIU, then it's roughly a 2-hour drive. Main beach in front of town.

What other surf spots are near Mancora?

The closest breaks we track are Punta Ballenas (1.1 km), Los Organos Reef (11 km) and Organitos (11 km), handy when Mancora isn't working. We track 6 spots around Piura in total. Fun fact: it's the third most northerly break we track in Peru.

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round. Party town vibes. Warm water.

Getting There

Airport

PIU

Drive time

120 min

Data quality

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