
Surf Forecasts:
Montanita surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,006 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Montanita this week:
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 onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montanita over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G’day, Rusty here. We’re looking at a stretch that starts off slow and stays pretty average all through the 16-day run. Montanita’s sponging up a mix of swells, but conditions are mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things messy. There are no true standouts here, but a couple of mornings offer a chance if you’re desperate for a paddle.
The first surf worth a look comes in on Saturday 4th July morning. Montanita is a reef and point setup, exposed to the SW, handling a 2ft SW swell with a solid 14-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, so you’ll get proper lines wrapping around the point. Wave energy is moderate at 321. Wind is cross-on from the SW at 3 mph, which is light, but makes for a bit of bump. The water is sitting at 79° with a massive anomaly of 4° — that’s way warmer than usual, so you won’t need a spring suit. It’s inconsistent, often crowded, and only for advanced crew. Not great, but it’s the most we’ve got.
Sunday 5th July morning bumps up to 3ft SW at 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 801. Moderate-to-strong energy, and again that long period means shape. But the wind is onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, so it’s a bit bumpy. Still marginal. The break handles the longer period better than a beach, but you’re still fighting the onshore.
Monday 6th July morning sees 3ft SW at a very long 19 seconds, with combined energy at 756. That’s a serious groundswell, and at a reef/point it’ll hold nice shape. Wind is cross-on from the SW at 3 mph — light but not glassy. This might be the pick of the whole run, but it’s still only rated marginal. The afternoon has 4ft SW at 18 seconds and combined energy over 1000 (1006). That’s strong energy, but the afternoon wind is onshore from the W at 6 mph, so messy. For experts only at that size on a point.
Beyond that, from Tuesday 8th July onward, it fades. Swell drops under 3ft, periods shorten, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore at 6-9 mph. The energy dips into the 200-400 range. There’s a small bump on Friday 10th July morning (3ft SW, 16 sec, 500 energy), but wind is cross-on from the SSW at 6 mph. By the second week, it’s all 2ft to 3ft, short period, with poor surf conditions or marginal scores. Nothing worth planning around.
Best bet: Monday 6th July morning, if you can catch it. That long 19-second SW groundswell, light cross-on wind, and moderate-strong energy is the closest we get to clean. But don’t expect perfection — you’ll still have bump, and the crowds will be there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
198 | 238 | 416 | 427 | 302 | 537 | 614 | 1006 | 984 | 854 | 651 | 627 | 400 | 400 | 326 | 309 | 305 | 251 | 486 | 619 | 466 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:37PM1.94m | 7:12AM2.13m | 7:18PM1.90m | 7:49AM2.11m | 8:04PM1.85m | 8:31AM2.09m | 8:58PM1.81m | 9:20AM2.06m | 10:00PM1.79m | 10:17AM2.03m | 11:11PM1.81m | 11:22AM2.03m | 00:22AM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:46PM0.62m | 00:49AM0.42m | 1:25PM0.62m | 1:26AM0.49m | 2:08PM0.61m | 2:08AM0.57m | 2:56PM0.59m | 2:57AM0.65m | 3:51PM0.56m | 3:57AM0.70m | 4:53PM0.51m | 5:06AM0.72m | 5:59PM0.43m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
198 | 238 | 416 | 427 | 302 | 537 | 614 | 1006 | 984 | 854 | 651 | 627 | 400 | 400 | 326 | 309 | 305 | 251 | 486 | 619 | 466 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 18 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | NW 11 | — | NW 12 | NW 10 | W 16 | NW 10 | NW 11 | W 16 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | W 15 | NW 15 | SW 4 |
11 | 50 | 87 | 368 | 19 | 301 | 127 | — | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 24 | NW 9 | NW 12 | SW 21 | NW 12 | SSW 5 | — | W 18 | — | W 18 | — | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 18 | W 10 | NW 10 | SSW 6 |
112 | 23 | 3 | 6 | 287 | 6 | 15 | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 79 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — |
— | 34 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | — | — | 8 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 775 | 54 | 40 | 932 | 57 | 57 | 996 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 27 | 57 | 732 | 27 | 57 | 732 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 57 |
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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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