Montanita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Montanita over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a pretty slow start, with the first few days offering nothing worth paddling out for. The surf is small and the wind is messy. It’s not until the 24th that things start to show a little life, but even then it’s just marginal. The real action doesn’t begin to build until the final week of July.

The standout period is shaping up around the 28th and 29th. We’re looking at a solid southwest groundswell pushing through with a long period of 15 to 16 seconds, bringing head-high to slightly overhead sets. The swell height is around 5ft to 5ft, and the combined energy is strong, hitting over 1100 (1136 on Tuesday afternoon, 1132 on Wednesday morning). That’s proper wave energy. Wind is light and cross-onshore, so the surface won’t be perfect, but it’ll be clean enough for a good session. This is advanced territory – these waves will have some punch and the long period means they’ll wrap nicely around the point at Montanita (reef and point). The optimum swell direction is SW, and that’s exactly what we’re getting. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

For a calmer, cleaner option, keep an eye on the morning of the 30th. The wind goes glassy, with a light offshore breeze, and the swell drops to a more manageable 4ft. The combined energy is moderate (498), but the glassy conditions will make for some silky smooth faces. It’s still a southwest swell with a period of 13 seconds, so there’s some shape to it. This is a great morning for a more relaxed paddle, but the energy is a step down from the 28th and 29th.

After that, the surf fades again into the start of August, with poor conditions and choppy winds returning. The forecast beyond the 30th is not looking promising.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

So, the pick of the window is definitely the 28th and 29th for the bigger, more powerful groundswell. The 30th morning offers a more user-friendly, glassy session. Don’t get your hopes up for the first week or so.

Rusty.

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