Montanita surf break

Montanita surfForecast / Guayas / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 24 May 2026 -05
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Montanita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Montanita sea temperature is
25.8° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 24th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 31st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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 Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
376
508
516
489
476
450
318
257
249
241
227
301
253
245
169
331
451
270
449
508
945
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
S
10
SW
5
S
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
10:24AM2.07m
10:55PM1.79m
11:26AM2.04m
00:04AM1.81m
12:22PM2.03m
1:03AM1.87m
1:10PM2.03m
1:53AM1.93m
1:53PM2.04m
2:35AM1.99m
2:33PM2.05m
3:14AM2.04m
3:11PM2.05m
3:51AM2.07m
Low Tide
4:51PM0.64m
4:59AM0.64m
5:55PM0.60m
6:03AM0.69m
6:50PM0.53m
7:00AM0.70m
7:37PM0.46m
7:49AM0.68m
8:17PM0.39m
8:33AM0.64m
8:55PM0.33m
9:13AM0.61m
9:31PM0.29m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:20
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
Temp °C
25
25
24
26
25
24
26
25
24
25
25
23
25
25
23
24
24
23
25
25
23
28
28
28
29
27
28
28
28
27
27
27
25
28
27
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
376
508
516
489
476
450
318
257
249
241
227
301
253
245
169
331
451
238
437
345
945
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
10
17
20
14
14
21
15
15
17
17
14
6
27
21
116
12
194
270
449
508
478
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
5
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
8
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
7
4
25
3
21
6
17
7
5
14
14
14
51
6
94
193
113
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.5
SW
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
9
11
17
11
9
12
13
14
15
36
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
57
57
0
57
57
86
54
775
27
129
1025
57
57
732
57
57
732
57
27
1015
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Guayas
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
5
5
6
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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.

Montanita is 48 km (30 miles) from Jipijapa. If you plan a holiday in Guayas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Jipijapa. Jipijapa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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