Montanita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Truth be told, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring for Montanita. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore breezes, so you’re going to have to be patient if you want a wave. The water is a warm 79° and that’s a solid 10° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is pretty bloody unusual – you won’t need a wetsuit, that’s for sure.

The first real chance of anything rideable kicks off early next week. Tuesday the 15th sees the swell nudge up to around 3ft to 3ft from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds. The energy is still only moderate, reading 367 to 428 in the combined swell energy. The wind is light, but it’s cross-onshore in the morning, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. It’s not going to be epic, but there could be a few workable ones if you’re keen.

The standout of the whole period looks like Wednesday the 16th. We get a slight bump in size to 4ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The combined energy jumps up to 524, which is the strongest we’ll see in this whole window. It’s still only a moderate energy, but it’s the best on offer. The morning winds are a light cross-onshore, so expect a bit of texture on the surface. This is a reef and point set-up, so the longer period should help it shape up a bit better than the beach breaks.

After that, it’s a slow grind back down. There are a few days with marginal, small waves around the 2ft to 2ft mark, but the winds are mostly onshore or light, and the energy drops off considerably. The periods do get long – up to 21 seconds around the 19th – but with such tiny swell, it just means long waits between sets and not much push. It’s not worth getting excited about.

The only other morning worth a mention is Wednesday the 23rd. The swell is tiny at 2ft, but we finally get some glassy conditions with a light southerly breeze. The energy is weak, only 173, but if you’re desperate for a clean, small wave on the longboard, that might be your best bet. It’s a long way out, so take the promise with a grain of salt.

So, there you have it. The middle of next week is the only real window for anything half-decent, and even then, it’s not going to be firing. The rest is a whole lot of nothing. Keep the board waxed and wait for the next pulse.

Rusty.

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