Surf Forecasts:
Montanita surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montanita over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the outlook for Montanita. Let’s be real with you – the next couple of weeks are a bit of a grind. We’ve got a solid, long-period groundswell trying to push in, but the wind just isn’t playing ball for most of the run. The water is a balmy 79°, which is about 7° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, you’ll be surfing in a bath.
The whole forecast starts with a blank. There’s no real surf on offer for the first few days. We’ve got a consistent SW swell rolling in, but it’s all crossed-up or onshore, leaving the waves a mess. From Wednesday, July 8th through the weekend, it’s just poor surf conditions with a lot of chop. You’ll see chest-high waves (3 ft to 3 ft) with a juicy 15-16 second period, but the wind is ruining it.
The first time you might actually want to paddle out is on Friday, July 10th. The morning is still iffy, but the afternoon sees the swell bump up to 3 ft from the SW with a 16 second period, and the wind goes to a light onshore. The combined energy is a solid moderate 506 – you can feel that push. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The waves will be soft and a bit fat, but there’s just enough shape for a longboard or a funboard if you’re patient.
The next real standout? You’ll have to wait a while. The following week is a lot of the same story: small, choppy, and crossed-up. The swell drops off and the periods get shorter. The window truly opens up again on Monday, July 20th. The afternoon swings in with a 4 ft SW swell at 14 seconds, and a light onshore wind. The energy jumps to 551 (moderate) – that’s the biggest push of the whole forecast. The wind is still not perfect, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. It’s a marginal forecast, but that’s the pick of the litter. For Montanita, a reef-and-point break, that long-period SW groundswell will wrap in nicely, and the points will hold the shape better than the beach.
Look, it’s a tough two weeks. The swell is there, but the wind is a constant headache. Keep an eye on that Monday, July 20th afternoon – that’s your best bet for a session worth talking about. The rest is just a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a lot of glassing the horizon and hoping.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 400 | 330 | 309 | 305 | 251 | 421 | 480 | 466 | 341 | 336 | 212 | 208 | 175 | 144 | 179 | 173 | 173 | 192 | 248 | 251 | 208 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:00PM1.79m | 10:17AM2.03m | 11:11PM1.81m | 11:22AM2.03m | 00:22AM1.89m | 12:30PM2.07m | 1:30AM2.01m | 1:35PM2.14m | 2:30AM2.16m | 2:35PM2.22m | 3:26AM2.31m | 3:31PM2.30m | 4:17AM2.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:57AM0.70m | 4:53PM0.51m | 5:06AM0.72m | 5:59PM0.43m | 6:19AM0.69m | 7:04PM0.32m | 7:30AM0.60m | 8:05PM0.19m | 8:33AM0.49m | 9:01PM0.07m | 9:31AM0.39m | 9:53PM-0.02m | 10:25AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 |
 | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | 6:30 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 400 | 330 | 309 | 305 | 251 | 421 | 480 | 466 | 341 | 336 | 212 | 208 | 175 | 144 | 179 | 173 | 173 | 192 | 248 | 251 | 208 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 11 | N 6 | N 6 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | NW 15 | SW 5 | NW 14 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 5 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 25 | 44 | 5 | 59 | 36 | 49 | 31 | 6 | 5 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 18 | N 10 | — | W 14 | N 7 | NW 14 | NW 14 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | S 6 | NW 12 | NW 6 | SW 23 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 79 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 10 | 25 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | SW 6 | — | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 34 | 32 | 28 | 31 | — | — | 18 | — | 10 | — | 6 | 8 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 775 | 57 | 57 | 732 | 57 | 57 | 939 | 27 | 27 | 996 | 27 | 57 | 57 | 0 | 27 | 57 | 57 | 27 | 996 | 27 | 27 |
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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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