Monterrico Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Guatemala – Pacific Coast)
Photo credit: Chris Estrada
Surf Break: Monterrico
| Name: | Monterrico |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Monterrico in Pacific Coast is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. The beach break provides left and right handers. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Dangerous rips are a hazard of surfing here.
Overall Monterrico Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The rose diagram shows the variation of swells directed at Monterrico through an averag... (show all text)
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Also see Monterrico surf quality by season and Monterrico surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Guatemala - Pacific Coast surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Monterrico
Visitor Reviews of Monterrico |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Monterrico:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Iztapa | 11 mi |
| Second closest break | La Barra | 12 mi |
| Third closest break | Puerto San Jose | 18 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Las Lisas | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Chulamar | 22 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Monterrico: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 548 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 603 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 636 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 827 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | West Gulf Buoy | 842 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Monterrico: |
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| Closest tide station | Rio Dulce entrance, Guatemala | 177 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Punta Gorda, Belize | 191 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Punta Gorda, Belize (2) | 191 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Puerto Cortes, Honduras | 219 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Belize City, Belize | 294 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Monterrico: |
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| Closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1525 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1530 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1565 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1569 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Wolf Laurel (United States) | 1594 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Monterrico: |
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| Closest city location | Iztapa (Guatemala) | 11 mi |
| Second closest city location | Taxisco (Guatemala) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Guazacapan (Guatemala) | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Chiquimulilla (Guatemala) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | San Jose (Guatemala) | 18 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Monterrico is La Aurora (Guatemala City) Airport (GUA) in Guatemala, which is 75 km (47 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Monterrico is El Salvador International (San Salvador) Airport (SAL) in El Salvador, 169 km (105 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Coban Airport (CBV) in Guatemala, 174 km (108 miles) away.
