Surf Forecasts:
Montanita surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with 864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montanita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell ya what I’m seein’ for the next little while around here.
First up, it’s gonna be pretty quiet for a stretch. We’ve got a bit of a dry spell ahead, with no real surf to get excited about from now through the first week. The waves that do show are tiny and messy, not worth paddlin’ out for.
Then, finally, around Thursday the 13th things start to perk up. We’ll see a small pulse of long-period groundswell—20 second intervals, which is a proper groundswell—coming from the SW. The swell stays small, only about 2ft – 3ft, but the energy is there, with combined energy readings between 286 and 657 (moderate). The wind stays light, mostly cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but still rideable. This is when Montanita starts to show some life, but it’s nothin’ epic.
Friday the 14th into Saturday the 15th is where we see the best of this run. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the WSW, with a solid period of 15–17 seconds. Combined energy jumps up into the 800s, so there’s a decent amount of push. The wind stays light, mostly cross-onshore, so the waves will have some texture but not be blown out. This is your window if you’re an advanced local who knows the reef and point setup at Montanita (Ecuador). The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a springsuit is fine. Just know that this break can get crowded—it’s often busy—and it’s exposed to the SW, which is exactly where this swell is comin’ from. That’s a good thing.
From Sunday the 16th onward, the size starts to drop back down fast, and by the middle of the second week we’re back to tiny, weak surf with poor conditions. There’s a little blip on Tuesday the 18th where the swell tries to push back up to 4ft, but the energy is lower (674), and it fades quickly. After that, we’re lookin’ at a long run of flat or near-flat days through to the end of the 16-day window, with small 1ft – 2ft SW windswell that’s just not worth paddlin’ for.
All in all, if you want the best chance at a wave, aim for the Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. It’s not a bomb, but it’s the only real window we’ve got. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 142 | 208 | 266 | 132 | 162 | 144 | 190 | 643 | 719 | 789 | 864 | 666 | 730 | 561 | 482 | 413 | 313 | 323 | 261 | 293 | 555 |
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 | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:30PM2.16m | 3:15AM2.33m | 3:23PM2.27m | 4:02AM2.46m | 4:12PM2.34m | 4:46AM2.53m | 4:58PM2.36m | 5:27AM2.54m | 5:42PM2.32m | 6:06AM2.47m | 6:25PM2.24m | 6:45AM2.35m | 7:08PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29AM0.51m | 8:51PM0.13m | 9:24AM0.37m | 9:41PM0.04m | 10:12AM0.26m | 10:26PM0.01m | 10:57AM0.19m | 11:09PM0.04m | 11:40AM0.18m | 11:50PM0.13m | 12:21PM0.22m | 00:31AM0.26m | 1:01PM0.30m | 1:11AM0.43m | |||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 58 | 142 | 266 | 47 | 37 | 23 | 14 | 643 | 719 | 789 | 864 | 666 | 730 | 561 | 482 | 139 | 121 | 125 | 235 | 240 | 555 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | W 11 |
| kJ | 142 | 208 | 22 | 132 | 162 | 144 | 82 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 413 | 313 | 323 | 261 | 293 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 21 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — |
| kJ | 129 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 32 | 43 | 190 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 46 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 27 | 33 | 23 | 82 | 67 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 996 | 226 | 86 | 996 | 57 | 57 | 996 | 219 | 57 | 1022 | 27 | 57 | 996 | 219 | 57 | 1004 | 57 | 57 | 744 | 86 |
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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).
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