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Las Monjas surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNE swell with 463 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM. 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Monjas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one to call. For the whole stretch, there’s not a single recommendation that stands out as clean, quality surf. It’s one of those runs where the conditions just don’t line up for a good paddle-out.
We’re looking at Las Monjas, a consistent reef break that’s great for beginners, but the wind and swell combo is just off. From Wednesday, August 5th, right through to Thursday, August 20th, the wind is almost always a cross-onshore breeze, blowing from the north or north-northeast at 9 to 16 mph. That’s keeping the surface bumpy and choppy. The swell is mostly coming from the NE or NNE, with a short period of only 6 to 9 seconds, so it’s weak, disorganised windswell. The wave energy fluctuates, reaching moderate levels at times, but it’s never clean enough to enjoy.
There’s a brief moment early on Saturday, August 8th, where the wind flips to straight onshore from the NNW at 12 mph, but it’s still a poor surf call. The swell is around 7 ft from the NNE, but the lack of any offshore wind and the short period mean it’s just a messy wall of water.
The water temp is a warm 74° for the first week, which is about 1° above the norm for this time of year – not a big deal, just a little on the warm side. For the rest of the forecast, the data is missing for temperature, so we can’t say for sure.
The best of a bad bunch is probably the morning of Thursday, August 13th. The swell is 6 ft from the NNE, with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind is a lighter cross-onshore from the north at 9 mph. The combined energy is moderate. It’s not good, but it’s the least bad of the lot. Still, you’ll be fighting a choppy surface.
Overall, there’s no true standout. The setup is a beach-and-reef mix, and with the persistent cross-onshore wind and short period chop, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional paddle session. Stay patient, the forecasts can always change, but for now, it’s a blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 268 | 258 | 296 | 352 | 331 | 297 | 272 | 331 | 429 | 450 | 452 | 441 | 375 | 286 | 314 | 265 | 258 | 251 | 230 | 230 | 249 |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:39PM2.11m | 7:18AM2.00m | 7:47PM1.98m | 8:33AM1.97m | 9:14PM1.92m | 9:58AM2.03m | 10:42PM1.96m | 11:14AM2.17m | 11:54PM2.08m | 12:16PM2.34m | 00:51AM2.22m | 1:08PM2.52m | 1:40AM2.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:15PM0.76m | 00:51AM0.76m | 1:21PM0.87m | 2:01AM0.87m | 2:51PM0.92m | 3:30AM0.90m | 4:28PM0.84m | 4:54AM0.83m | 5:44PM0.67m | 6:00AM0.69m | 6:42PM0.49m | 6:53AM0.55m | 7:30PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 9 | NW 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 14 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 21 | 49 | 69 | 87 | 81 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 55 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | N 12 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 7 | S 11 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 16 | N 15 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | SW 13 | N 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 8 | S 10 | S 12 | — | W 12 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | — | S 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 268 | 258 | 296 | 352 | 331 | 297 | 272 | 331 | 429 | 450 | 452 | 441 | 375 | 286 | 314 | 265 | 258 | 251 | 230 | 230 | 249 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 127 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 526 | 526 | 526 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 128 | 79 | 538 | 79 | 128 | 79 | 79 |
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The above surf forecast table for Las Monjas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Monjas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Monjas surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Las Monjas) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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