
Surf Forecasts:
Montanita surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,006 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 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+) | 10PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| 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
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming down the line for Montanita. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty slim, so don't get your hopes up too high.
The water is sitting at a very warm 79°, which is a solid 8° above the norm for this time of year. That’s really unusual, and you’ll feel it when you get in. For a point and reef setup like this, we want a clean SW groundswell, and while the direction is right, the size and conditions just aren't cooperating for a proper session for a while.
We’ve got a bit of a dry spell kicking things off. Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th are a write-off, with tiny 3ft swell and an onshore wind messing it up. You’ll see a little bump Sunday the 5th morning with 3ft of 16-second groundswell from the SW, and the combined energy is decent at 812 (moderate). But it’s blowing onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, so it’ll be lumpy. The best bet in this whole stretch looks to be Monday the 6th. The afternoon shows 4ft of SW swell with a long 18-second period, and the combined energy hits 1006 (moderate). The wind is onshore, but very light at 6 mph, so the surface might stay workable if you’re an experienced surfer on a bigger board. It’s marginal, and definitely not for beginners at that size.
After that, it’s pretty grim. From Tuesday the 7th through the rest of the outlook, we’re looking at a mix of poor and marginal conditions. The swell sticks between 2ft and 4ft with light cross-onshore winds most of the time. The crowds here at Montanita (often present) won’t be an issue because there just won’t be much to ride. Right now, there’s no standout day that I’d say is worth the paddle. The pattern is a long, flat run with no quality surf on offer. Keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, bring a book.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | 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 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
301 | 297 | 198 | 238 | 352 | 427 | 302 | 537 | 614 | 1006 | 984 | 854 | 737 | 635 | 462 | 400 | 326 | 309 | 305 | 251 | 480 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:59PM1.98m | 6:37AM2.13m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:14AM0.35m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | 6:29 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | 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 |
301 | 297 | 198 | 238 | 352 | 427 | 302 | 301 | 614 | 1006 | 984 | 854 | 737 | 635 | 462 | 400 | 326 | 309 | 305 | 251 | 480 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 6 | SW 20 | SW 14 | — | NW 11 | — | NW 12 | NW 10 | W 16 | NW 10 | NW 11 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 5 | W 15 |
60 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 87 | 368 | 20 | 537 | 241 | — | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 9 | SSW 5 | SW 21 | NW 12 | NW 13 | — | W 18 | — | W 18 | — | NW 10 | W 16 | W 16 | NW 11 | W 10 | SW 18 | W 10 |
1 | 52 | 112 | 50 | 3 | 17 | 287 | 6 | 7 | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 78 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 |
30 | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 880 | 57 | 40 | 775 | 27 | 57 | 996 | 57 | 57 | 996 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 27 | 49 | 732 | 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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