Montanita Surf Break

Montanita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 1.71° S 80.80° W

Issued: 12 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Montanita sea temperature is
26.3° C

4.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Montanita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Montanita surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,006 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Montanita this week:

The surf forecast for Montanita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 22s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Montanita in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 6th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montanita over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
505
375
643
474
421
365
486
486
365
380
301
297
198
238
416
368
357
537
614
1006
984
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
SW
15
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
10
W
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:07PM2.00m
4:51AM2.08m
4:45PM2.02m
5:27AM2.11m
5:22PM2.01m
6:03AM2.13m
5:59PM1.98m
6:37AM2.13m
6:37PM1.94m
7:12AM2.13m
7:18PM1.90m
7:49AM2.11m
8:04PM1.85m
Low Tide
10:13AM0.62m
10:28PM0.28m
10:52AM0.60m
11:04PM0.28m
11:30AM0.60m
11:39PM0.30m
12:08PM0.61m
00:14AM0.35m
12:46PM0.62m
00:49AM0.42m
1:25PM0.62m
1:26AM0.49m
2:08PM0.61m
2:08AM0.57m
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6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
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6:27
6:27
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
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Temp °C
26
24
24
25
25
23
25
24
23
25
24
23
25
25
23
25
25
24
25
25
24
Feels °C
29
26
27
26
27
26
27
25
25
28
26
26
28
27
25
28
27
27
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
20
0.9
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
505
375
643
474
421
365
486
486
365
380
301
297
198
238
416
361
357
537
614
1006
984
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.2
N
6
0.4
SW
19
0.1
N
6
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.1
N
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.3
SW
24
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
5
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
59
171
3
93
1
33
19
1
19
19
60
18
18
17
87
368
287
301
162
6
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
N
6
0.5
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.1
N
11
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
3
3
45
3
154
18
60
2
52
112
50
4
3
6
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
11
21
25
40
59
19
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
57
932
87
178
932
27
57
1004
27
57
996
57
57
732
49
57
996
0
57
996
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Guayas
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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Information about the Montanita Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Montanita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Montanita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Montanita 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 (Montanita) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Montanita may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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