Montanita Surf Break

Lat Long: 1.71° S 80.80° W

Montanita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Montanita sea temperature is
26.2°C
4.8° 

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


Montanita surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with 446 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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10
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High Tide
11:41AM1.58m
00:48AM1.71m
12:51PM1.68m
1:36AM1.85m
1:41PM1.81m
2:13AM2.01m
2:23PM1.95m
2:46AM2.16m
3:00PM2.09m
3:19AM2.29m
3:37PM2.20m
3:51AM2.38m
4:13PM2.29m
Low Tide
6:10PM0.76m
6:55AM0.90m
7:08PM0.67m
7:44AM0.76m
7:53PM0.56m
8:24AM0.61m
8:31PM0.45m
8:59AM0.45m
9:06PM0.36m
9:33AM0.30m
9:41PM0.29m
10:07AM0.18m
10:17PM0.25m
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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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