Montanita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaking over the coming days at Montanita.

Honestly, the first week or so is a bit of a grind. We've got small, clean-ish surf on the horizon, but the wind and conditions are just not playing ball for most of it. The swell is there, but it’s small and the wind is a problem.

Monday July 13th kicks things off with some small 2ft SW groundswell, but that cross-on wind is ruining any chance of a clean wave. The water is a balmy 79°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year (a 7°F anomaly).

Tuesday July 14th through Saturday July 18th are a write-off. The swell stays tiny, the winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, and the combined energy is weak. It's just not worth getting wet for a surfer.

Sunday July 19th is our first real glimmer of hope. The morning is looking like the standout window. We’ve got glassy conditions with a slight air and a light breeze from the west. The swell is still only 2ft from the SW with a 13-second period, but with those clean, glassy conditions, Montanita should offer some fun, clean lines. This is the pick of the first week. Keep in mind Montanita can get crowded, and 'often' crowds are a real possibility, so get out early.

Monday July 20th starts with a little more energy (combined energy of 406) and 3ft SW swell, but the cross-on wind messes it up again. After that, it’s back to mostly poor conditions until the end of the month.

Looking further out, Wednesday July 24th sees a drop in size to 1ft WNW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds. The energy is weak, so nothing to get excited about. Then into Friday July 25th and Saturday July 26th, the swell starts to build from the SW with periods of 17 to 19 seconds, and the combined energy climbs into the moderate range (383–504). The waves are only 2ft to 3ft, but that long-period groundswell will have some real push for a spot like Montanita. The issue remains the cross-on wind.

Monday July 28th gives us the biggest combined energy of the whole run at 576, with 3ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The afternoon is looking promising with a clear sky and an offshore wind from the west. This could be a sneaky good afternoon session with clean waves, but it's a week and a half away so keep your fingers crossed.

The real standout? Sunday July 19th morning. That glassy, clean window with small but rideable swell is the best bet in the near term. For those looking further ahead, Monday July 27th afternoon has the potential to be the best of the whole period if that offshore wind holds.

Overall, it’s a patchy outlook. Most days are poor, but there are a couple of windows where it will be worth paddling out.

Rusty.

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