Montanita Surf Break

Lat Long: 1.71° S 80.80° W

Montanita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Montanita sea temperature is
26.0° C
4.9° 

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


Montanita surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with 864 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Saturday
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13
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15
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15
0.6
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14
0.6
SW
18
0.5
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16
0.6
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16
0.8
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15
0.6
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14
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14
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SW
13
0.6
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16
0.9
WSW
19
1.1
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18
1.2
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17
1.3
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
16
1.3
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
106
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220
167
252
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163
269
132
162
144
208
643
719
789
864
666
730
561
561
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
SSW
15
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15
SW
15
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cross-on
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glassy
on
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cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
12:17PM1.95m
1:21AM1.98m
1:29PM2.05m
2:23AM2.16m
2:30PM2.16m
3:15AM2.33m
3:23PM2.27m
4:02AM2.46m
4:12PM2.34m
4:46AM2.53m
4:58PM2.36m
5:27AM2.54m
5:42PM2.32m
Low Tide
6:09AM0.75m
6:51PM0.39m
7:26AM0.65m
7:56PM0.26m
8:29AM0.51m
8:51PM0.13m
9:24AM0.37m
9:41PM0.04m
10:12AM0.26m
10:26PM0.01m
10:57AM0.19m
11:09PM0.04m
11:40AM0.18m
11:50PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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