Mollendo tides today
- Tide now 1.8 ft ↑ rising · high 9:36 pm (3.9 ft)
- Best time to fish 8:40–9:20 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 6:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 4.6 ft · 71 °F moderate · 11.3 s from the south-southwest
- Wind · air 5 mph · 72 °F from the SSE, gusts 12 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow 3.2–5.0 ft Very good day · 8/10 · 5:00–7:00 am
- Sun 5:12 am–5:52 pm 12 h 40 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:49 pm
Today in Mollendo there are high tides at 9:03 am (2.4 ft) and 9:36 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 3:35 am and 2:45 pm. Tide coefficient 89. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 9:36 pm. The sun rises at 5:12 am and sets at 5:52 pm: 12 h 40 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:22 am to 2:22 am and from 12:54 pm to 2:54 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 4.6 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southeast (5 mph). Overcast, 72 °F.
Fishing in Mollendo today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 2:45 pm
- Major period 12:54–2:54 pm
- Steady pressure (29.97 inHg), light onshore wind (6 mph) and some swell (4.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 89 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:40 pm to 2:50 pm, combines the 2:45 pm low tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 8:40 pm to 9:20 pm, with the 9:36 pm high tide, moonrise, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, with the 9:03 am high tide, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Mollendo
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 2:45 pm: more sand
- Swim with care: 4.4 ft waves every 11 s; high rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 4.4 ft
4.4 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. 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 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 14 · SPF 50
Max UV 14 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 9:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 3:35 am
Low tide at 3:35 am and 2:45 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 9:03 am and 9:36 pm.
The best window, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind, water at 71 °F and low tide at 2:45 pm, though with some waves and very high UV.
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Beaches near Mollendo
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Tides in Mollendo
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 3:35 am 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 9:03 am 2.4 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Low tide 2:45 pm 0.3 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 9:36 pm 3.9 ft · coef. 87
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 45 min to high tide at 9:36 pm.
Tide coefficient 89 for the 9:03 am high tide and 87 for the 9:36 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large 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 January 4 (4.4 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (0.2 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 9 to 11 (coefficient 100, 3.4 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 32, 1.9 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 | 5:12 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 3:35 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:03 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 2:45 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 9:36 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 89 | 91% | Major periods 12:22 am · 12:54 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 5:11 am · 5:52 pm | Low tide 4:33 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 9:55 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 3:29 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 10:28 pm · 3.9 ft | Coef. 83 | 83% | Major periods 1:26 am · 1:59 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:11 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 5:35 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 10:55 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 4:20 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:25 pm · 3.7 ft | Coef. 75 | 74% | Major periods 2:31 am · 3:02 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:10 am · 5:53 pm | Low tide 6:43 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 12:06 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 5:21 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 63% | Major periods 3:33 am · 4:03 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:10 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 12:28 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 7:53 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 1:28 pm · 1.9 ft | Low tide 6:36 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 63 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:31 am · 4:58 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:09 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 1:36 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 8:58 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:49 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 8:01 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 61 | 41% | Major periods 5:24 am · 5:49 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:09 am · 5:54 pm | High tide 2:43 am · 3.3 ft | Low tide 9:54 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 3:56 pm · 2.4 ft | Low tide 9:21 pm · 1.1 ft | Coef. 66 | 30% | Major periods 6:13 am · 6:36 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Mollendo has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Matarani (TICON-4), 6.3 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Mollendo
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.3 ft
- Significant4.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest9.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 9.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 9.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south 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 Sunday 1: 6.3 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+7.7 °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 5:51 pm (local time).
Surf in Mollendo today
Surf today
Fair- 2.3–3.6 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.1 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- Rising tide (high tide at 9:03 am)
- Light: First light 4:49 am · sunrise 5:12 am · sunset 5:52 pm · last light 6:14 pm
- Tide: low 3:35 am (0.6 ft), high 9:03 am (2.4 ft), low 2:45 pm (0.3 ft) and high 9:36 pm (3.9 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 69.4 °F–71.6 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 86 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 6:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell. 10:00 am to 11:00 am also works, with a good size.
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 Mollendo today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around high tide (9:03 am): little current from 8:40 am to 9:30 am
- 3.0 ft swell at 8 s from the south-southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 3:35 am (3:10–4:00 am), high tide 9:03 am (8:40–9:30 am), low tide 2:45 pm (2:20–3:10 pm) and high tide 9:36 pm (9:20–10:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 4.3 ft at 8 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 69.4–71.6 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:10 am to 10:10 am, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 1:40 pm to 3:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
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
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Weather in Mollendo
Now in Mollendo
- Low / high
- 68 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 84%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 66 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.08 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. 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 | Clear | Clear | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 70° | 68° | 69° | 73° | 76° | 74° | 72° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 ESE | 4 ESE | 5 ESE | 7 SSE | 7 S | 6 S | 5 SSE | 5 SE |
| Gusts | 8 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
| Waves | 4.3 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.2 ft | 4.3 ft | 4.4 ft | 4.6 ft | 4.7 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 |
- 6:00 pm 72° 5 SSE 4.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 71° 5 SE 4.7 ft
- 12:00 am 70° 4 SE 4.8 ft
- 3:00 am 69° 4 ESE 4.8 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 4 SE 4.8 ft
- 9:00 am 75° 8 SSE 4.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 10 SSE 4.7 ft
- 3:00 pm 75° 10 SSE 4.7 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 68 / 76 °F | 8 mph SSE | 4.7 ft | 9:03 am · 9:36 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 69 / 77 °F | 10 mph SE | 4.8 ft | 9:55 am · 10:28 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 77 °F | 11 mph SE | 5.1 ft | 10:55 am · 11:25 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 76 °F | 10 mph SE | 5.9 ft | 12:06 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 70 / 75 °F | 9 mph SE | 6.3 ft | 12:28 am · 1:28 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 69 / 76 °F | 10 mph SE | 6.0 ft | 1:36 am · 2:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 69 / 76 °F | 11 mph SE | 6.2 ft | 2:43 am · 3:56 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 73 °F | 12 mph SE | 6.3 ft | 3:46 am · 4:50 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 69 / 73 °F | 13 mph SE | 5.8 ft | 4:41 am · 5:36 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 68 / 72 °F | 13 mph SE | 6.8 ft | 5:30 am · 6:17 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 73 °F | 9 mph SE | 7.0 ft | 6:15 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 66 / 75 °F | 9 mph SE | 7.2 ft | 6:57 am · 7:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 67 / 76 °F | 10 mph SSE | 6.8 ft | 7:38 am · 8:12 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 68 / 76 °F | 9 mph SSE | 6.8 ft | 8:19 am · 8:50 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 69° / 77° 4.8 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 69° / 77° 5.1 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 69° / 76° 5.9 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 70° / 75° 6.3 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 69° / 76° 6.0 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 69° / 76° 6.2 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 69° / 73° 6.3 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 Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: much warmer and much wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.3 °F; normal high: 73 °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 5:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Mollendo
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:23 am
- Full dark 6:41 pm
- Civil dawn 4:49 am
- Civil dusk 6:14 pm
- Solar noon 11:32 am (86° high)
- Daylight 12 h 40 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:23 pm
- Full dark 6:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,975 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Mollendo
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:22–2:22 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:54–2:54 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:31–7:31 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:19–9:19 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 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 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 Mollendo
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Drops off fastThe bottom drops off fast: the water is 33 ft deep just 310 ft from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 850 ft.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Mollendo) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep230 ft
- 33 ft deep310 ft
- 66 ft deep460 ft
- 164 ft deep850 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 36 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 310 ft and 66 ft at 460 ft 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.
Tides near MollendoTides nearby
- La Sorda2.7 mi
- Chiguas3.0 mi
- Sombrero Chico5.4 mi
- Islay (Matarani)6.0 mi
- Matarani6.3 mi
- Sombrero Grande6.4 mi
- Mollendito7.5 mi
- Chule7.7 mi
- Miramar de Santa María8.7 mi
- Punta de Bombón18 mi
Mollendo at a glance
- Town or city of about 28,953 people. Coordinates: 17.023° S, 72.015° W.
- The nearest tide station, Matarani, is 6.3 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about MollendoQuestions
What time is high tide today in Mollendo?
Today in Mollendo there are high tides at 9:03 am (2.4 ft) and 9:36 pm (3.9 ft) and low tides at 3:35 am and 2:45 pm. Tide coefficient 89.
What time is sunset today in Mollendo?
At 5:52 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Mollendo?
At 5:11 am. First light comes at 4:23 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 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 12:22–2:22 am, Minor 6:31–7:31 am, Major 12:54–2:54 pm, Minor 8:19–9:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Mollendo?
Overcast, from 68 °F to 76 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southeast (5 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Mollendo?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 4.6 ft waves with a period of 11.3 s from the south-southwest. The water is 71.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Mollendo?
The best time to visit Mollendo is from March to May and from October to January: highs of 72 °F to 80 °F, about 2 rainy days 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: Matarani station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).