Montanita Surf Break

Lat Long: 1.71° S 80.80° W

Montanita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Montanita sea temperature is
27.3°C
5.3° 

Montanita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Montanita surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, WSW swell with 998 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 29th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 31st Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 31st Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montanita over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:14PM2.38m
5:20AM2.35m
6:01PM2.32m
6:08AM2.24m
6:53PM2.23m
7:00AM2.10m
7:52PM2.13m
8:02AM1.95m
9:00PM2.04m
9:17AM1.83m
10:15PM2.01m
10:41AM1.79m
11:28PM2.04m
Low Tide
11:18PM0.30m
11:41AM0.02m
00:06AM0.37m
12:29PM0.12m
1:00AM0.49m
1:23PM0.25m
2:03AM0.61m
2:25PM0.40m
3:17AM0.70m
3:37PM0.52m
4:39AM0.70m
4:54PM0.58m
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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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