Surf Forecasts:
Montanita surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with WSW 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 (Sep 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Montanita in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montanita over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our little slice of the Ecuadorian coast.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and messy for Montanita. There’s a bit of energy around, but the wind just won’t play ball. We’ve got a long stretch of cross-onshore and onshore breezes that are going to chop things up, so don’t expect any magic sessions. The combined swell energy kicks off around 445 (moderate) on Tuesday morning but the wind is already cross-on from the south at 9 mph, so it’s a write-off. That pattern sticks around for a good while.
The only period that even raises an eyebrow is Wednesday the 9th. We’ve got a 2 ft SW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds, pushing combined energy up to 683 (moderate). The wind swings onshore from the SW at 6 mph, which could actually keep things pretty clean. It’s a reef and point break here, so that long-period groundswell should wrap in nicely and give you some proper shape. But the size is small—only 2 ft—so it’s more of a longboard or funboard kind of day. Still, if you pick your tide right, Wednesday morning might just offer the best chance for a few lined-up waves.
Thursday the 10th sees the swell bump up a touch to 4 ft from the SW, period still solid at 16 seconds, and combined energy around 639 (moderate). But the wind is cross-onshore from the SSW at 6 mph in the morning, then onshore from the WSW in the arvo. It’ll be rideable but nothing to write home about.
The rest of the window—from Friday the 11th right through to Wednesday the 23rd—is a real mixed bag of tiny swells, onshore winds, and poor surf conditions. Swell heights drop to 1 ft to 3 ft, periods bounce around, and the wind is almost always cross-on or onshore. Combined energy dips as low as 161 (weak) by the end. It’s not looking good for paddle surfing, honestly.
If you’re desperate, Wednesday the 9th is your best bet. Small but clean for a few hours in the morning. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 291 | 273 | 471 | 319 | 319 | 617 | 580 | 580 | 372 | 362 | 301 | 194 | 178 | 154 | 113 | 95 | 94 | 109 | 159 | 159 | 366 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:27PM2.00m | 2:11AM2.20m | 2:24PM2.14m | 2:58AM2.35m | 3:13PM2.26m | 3:40AM2.46m | 3:57PM2.34m | 4:19AM2.50m | 4:38PM2.36m | 4:56AM2.48m | 5:18PM2.33m | 5:31AM2.40m | 5:56PM2.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:46PM0.33m | 8:23AM0.46m | 8:38PM0.22m | 9:11AM0.31m | 9:24PM0.14m | 9:54AM0.20m | 10:05PM0.12m | 10:33AM0.13m | 10:44PM0.15m | 11:10AM0.12m | 11:22PM0.22m | 11:46AM0.16m | 11:59PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 291 | 273 | 471 | 71 | 301 | 617 | 580 | 580 | 372 | 362 | 301 | 194 | 178 | 154 | 113 | 73 | 69 | 68 | 43 | 159 | 366 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 114 | 94 | 148 | 293 | 319 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 95 | 94 | 109 | 159 | 31 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 19 | 19 | 10 | 319 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 49 | 10 | 44 | 38 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 52 | 21 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | 21 | 44 | 59 | — | 52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 12 | 33 | 43 | 60 | 51 | 47 | — | 34 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 996 | 178 | 116 | 1004 | 57 | 57 | 996 | 57 | 51 | 57 | 27 | 57 | 996 | 27 | 178 | 996 | 258 | 49 | 1000 | 264 |
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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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