Surf Forecasts:
Montanita surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. 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+) | 10PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montanita over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Montanita.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf. The energy just isn't there for the most part. The first solid recommendation doesn't pop up until Sunday the 12th of July, and even then, it's a marginal call. From there, we're in for a grind of poor conditions and small waves pretty much right through to the end of the third week of July. There's no real standout, but let's talk about the least worst of it.
The only time the forecast really gets interesting is towards the end of the period, around the 26th and 27th of July. On Sunday the 26th, the combined swell energy climbs to (352), with sets from the SSW at 2ft and a 12-second period. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which isn't ideal but it's not ruinous. Then, on Monday the 27th, we see the highest energy of the whole run at (494) with a 3ft swell from the WSW and a 14-second period. That longer period will put some shape into the waves, but those light cross-onshore breezes will keep it from being totally clean. It's not a day to call in sick for, but it's the best of a difficult outlook.
For the rest of the time, it's small and pretty average. Most of the mornings see cross-onshore winds with small wind ripples, and afternoons bring a light onshore breeze. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than average for this time of year – that's really unusual, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home, but don't expect any punch from the waves.
Honestly, if you're desperate for a paddle in the second half of July, focus on the 26th and 27th for the best chance. The rest of the window is pretty flat and uninspiring.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 208 | 147 | 176 | 173 | 173 | 195 | 203 | 348 | 218 | 246 | 308 | 336 | 246 | 273 | 235 | 170 | 224 | 141 | 141 | 173 | 166 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:30AM2.16m | 2:35PM2.22m | 3:26AM2.31m | 3:31PM2.30m | 4:17AM2.43m | 4:24PM2.34m | 5:06AM2.50m | 5:14PM2.33m | 5:53AM2.51m | 6:04PM2.28m | 6:38AM2.47m | 6:52PM2.19m | 7:23AM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM0.19m | 8:33AM0.49m | 9:01PM0.07m | 9:31AM0.39m | 9:53PM-0.02m | 10:25AM0.31m | 10:43PM-0.05m | 11:16AM0.27m | 11:30PM-0.02m | 12:05PM0.27m | 00:16AM0.07m | 12:53PM0.31m | 1:01AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 |
 | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | 6:30 |
mm | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 208 | 147 | 176 | 173 | 173 | 195 | 203 | 348 | 218 | 246 | 308 | 336 | 246 | 273 | 235 | 170 | 224 | 141 | 141 | 173 | 166 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | SW 4 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 9 | W 12 | NW 11 | W 12 | NW 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 20 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 6 | 59 | 36 | 5 | 31 | 31 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 23 | SW 22 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 20 | NW 11 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 45 | 21 | 10 | 25 | 49 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 113 | 2 | 15 | 55 | 47 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 13 | 13 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 27 | 18 | 24 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 0 | 49 | 57 | 57 | 27 | 986 | 27 | 27 | 775 | 27 | 57 | 1022 | 57 | 57 | 1015 | 27 | 27 | 775 | 57 | 57 |
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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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