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Mollendo

Arequipa, Peru

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Mollendo is a historic Peruvian port town with several quality surf spots. The main left point offers consistent waves with a charming old-town backdrop.

Mollendo surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today20

Fair

1.1mSW@8s

13km/h

1.1m@8s

13km/h

Mon21

Fair

0.8mSW@11s

11km/h

0.8m@11s

11km/h

Tue22

Good

1.4mSW@10s

9km/h

1.4m@10s

9km/h

Wed23

Good

1.8mSSW@9s

6km/h

1.8m@9s

6km/h

Thu24

Fair

1.5mSSW@8s

6km/h

1.5m@8s

6km/h

Fri25

Good

1.0mSSW@13s

6km/h

1.0m@13s

6km/h

Sat26

Good

1.5mWSW@12s

7km/h

1.5m@12s

7km/h

Sun27

Good

1.4mWSW@13s

7km/h

1.4m@13s

7km/h

Mon28

Fair

1.3mSSW@11s

7km/h

1.3m@11s

7km/h

Tue29

Poor

0.0mN@11s

9km/h

0.0m@11s

9km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 12 km/h · PM 13 km/h · Tide at 10am (0.2m)

Swell

1.1m

SW(214°)

Score: 15/25

Period

Short period / windswell

Score: 2/25

Wind

13km/h

SSE(148°)

Score: 7/25

Weather

20°C

0.1mm98%

First light 5:09amSunrise 5:39amSunset 5:43pmLast light 6:13pm

Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.4mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell

Wind

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:09–7:33am · droppingStrike window: 3:00–4:00pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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swell

windkm/h

12g23

13g27

12g30

14g31

11g25

9g21

11g23

14g30

13g27

7g14

9g21

8g20

9g21

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2g5

6g17

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4g10

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6g12

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4g11

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11g27

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7g14

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9g25

8g27

5g26

6g13

7g18

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8g25

7g19

8g21

11g26

11g28

9g29

tidem

3:00am0.7m

10:30am0.2m

3:30pm0.4m

8:50pm0.2m

4:00am0.8m

11:18am0.2m

4:20pm0.4m

9:50pm0.2m

4:38am0.8m

11:50am0.1m

5:10pm0.5m

5:16am0.8m

12:12pm0.1m

5:50pm0.5m

5:54am0.9m

12:37pm0.1m

6:30pm0.6m

6:30am0.9m

1:00pm0.1m

7:03pm0.8m

12:48am0.2m

7:02am1.0m

1:24pm0.1m

7:36pm0.8m

1:30am0.1m

7:40am0.9m

1:51pm0.0m

8:13pm0.9m

2:18am0.1m

8:13am0.8m

2:19pm0.0m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:00 am

High tide - 0.74m

10:30 am

Low tide - 0.24m

3:30 pm

High tide - 0.41m

8:50 pm

Low tide - 0.24m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction24/25

Swell Size15/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind7/25

Raw Score48/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-4

Adjusted Score45/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score45

🌊 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 (215°)
Direction range: 195° - 245°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
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

16°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Historic port town. Multiple breaks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Mollendo?

The Mollendo 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 Mollendo?

The Mollendo 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 Mollendo?

The Mollendo scoring profile favors swell from SW (195° to 245°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, 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 Mollendo?

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

How do I get to Mollendo?

The spot profile lists AQP as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 150 minutes. Historic port town. Multiple breaks.

What kind of wave is Mollendo?

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

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round. Historic port town.

Getting There

Airport

AQP

Drive time

150 min

Data quality

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