Located in Southern Peru, Playa Mollendo is a fun beach break that is quite consistent and offers up some rippable waves or mushier sections for beginners. The waves here are easy to surf and break for up to 50 meters (164 feet) over a sand bottom. When the size picks up, this is not the place to be.
What are the best surf conditions for Playa Mollendo?
Playa Mollendo gets good between waist-high and overhead. We recommend riding a longboard if it’s smaller, and a shortboard as it gets bigger. This spot is suitable for all levels of surfers. The surf here is consistent (8/10) and can get busy at times (5/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the Southwest and West. Works on all tides.
We recommend wearing boardshorts or a bikini in the summer when water temperatures rise to 22°C (72°F). In the winter, a 4/3 wetsuit is best as water temps drop to about 15°C (59°F). See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
