Montanita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming down the line for Montanita. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty slim, so don't get your hopes up too high.

The water is sitting at a very warm 79°, which is a solid 8° above the norm for this time of year. That’s really unusual, and you’ll feel it when you get in. For a point and reef setup like this, we want a clean SW groundswell, and while the direction is right, the size and conditions just aren't cooperating for a proper session for a while.

We’ve got a bit of a dry spell kicking things off. Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th are a write-off, with tiny 3ft swell and an onshore wind messing it up. You’ll see a little bump Sunday the 5th morning with 3ft of 16-second groundswell from the SW, and the combined energy is decent at 812 (moderate). But it’s blowing onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, so it’ll be lumpy. The best bet in this whole stretch looks to be Monday the 6th. The afternoon shows 4ft of SW swell with a long 18-second period, and the combined energy hits 1006 (moderate). The wind is onshore, but very light at 6 mph, so the surface might stay workable if you’re an experienced surfer on a bigger board. It’s marginal, and definitely not for beginners at that size.

After that, it’s pretty grim. From Tuesday the 7th through the rest of the outlook, we’re looking at a mix of poor and marginal conditions. The swell sticks between 2ft and 4ft with light cross-onshore winds most of the time. The crowds here at Montanita (often present) won’t be an issue because there just won’t be much to ride. Right now, there’s no standout day that I’d say is worth the paddle. The pattern is a long, flat run with no quality surf on offer. Keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, bring a book.

Rusty

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