Surf Forecasts:
Las Monjas surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, NNE swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Monjas this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Las Monjas in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Monjas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Las Monjas over the next 16 days is a tough one. It's a real dry spell for decent waves, with a long stretch of nothing to get excited about. We're looking at nearly two weeks of poor surf conditions before a possible glimmer of hope right at the end.
The water temp's sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least the paddle won't be a shock to the system.
From Monday the 17th right through to Saturday the 30th of August, it's basically a write-off. The swell is small, coming in from the north or north-northeast, with short periods mostly around 7 to 8 seconds. The wind is a constant cross-onshore, chopping everything up. The combined swell energy is weak, with values between 142 and 822, so there's just no power in the water. It's not worth paddling out, honestly.
On Sunday the 30th of August, things start to get interesting, but it's not quite there yet. The swell picks up to 7 ft from the NNE, still with a short 8-second period, and the energy jumps to 1087, but the wind is still cross-onshore and the report says it's marginal due to questionable tide conditions. It's a tease.
Now, Monday the 31st of August is the one day that's got my attention. The swell is 7 ft from the north, and the period stretches out to 12 seconds – that's a proper groundswell with real energy. The combined swell energy is a strong 1451, so there's plenty of push. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, which will keep things relatively clean. For a reef break like Las Monjas, that longer-period swell is a sweet spot. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but with 7 ft surf, it's pushing into the too-big zone for learners, so it's more for the experienced crew. The crowd thing is "sometimes," so you might have a few others out, but it's not packed. Keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so it's promising but not locked in.
After that, Tuesday the 1st of September drops back to poor conditions again, with the swell dropping and the wind turning messy, so it's a one-day window.
So, if you're hanging for a wave, circle Monday the 31st of August on your calendar. It's your best bet, but don't expect much else in this 16-day stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 151 | 207 | 193 | 190 | 140 | 133 | 169 | 165 | 160 | 167 | 165 | 224 | 283 | 246 | 225 | 218 | 191 | 171 | 121 | 93 | 177 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:12PM2.32m | 5:35AM2.12m | 5:52PM2.12m | 6:19AM1.98m | 6:40PM1.93m | 7:13AM1.86m | 7:44PM1.76m | 8:28AM1.79m | 9:16PM1.68m | 9:58AM1.81m | 10:48PM1.72m | 11:12AM1.91m | 11:51PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:52AM0.58m | 11:20PM0.62m | 11:31AM0.74m | 11:58PM0.79m | 12:16PM0.90m | 00:43AM0.96m | 1:19PM1.05m | 1:49AM1.09m | 3:02PM1.12m | 3:33AM1.14m | 4:47PM1.05m | 5:00AM1.07m | 5:48PM0.92m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | N 12 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 |
| kJ | 151 | 207 | 193 | 190 | 140 | 133 | 169 | 165 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 44 | 39 | 49 | 42 | 177 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | N 14 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | N 12 | N 11 | — |
| kJ | 38 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 39 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NNE 9 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 18 | — | 160 | 167 | 165 | 224 | 283 | 246 | 225 | 218 | 191 | 171 | 121 | 93 | 67 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 50 | 37 | 37 | 1 | 51 | 1 | 50 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 50 | 37 | 50 | 50 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 127 | 98 |
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