Surf Forecasts:
Montara surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Montara this week:
The surf forecast for Montara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Montara in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 183 | 140 | 89 | 122 | 119 | 104 | 184 | 184 | 133 | 199 | 197 | 197 | 199 | 339 | 237 | 283 | 283 | 350 | 181 | 251 | 334 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:15PM1.60m | 4:50AM1.12m | 3:02PM1.54m | 6:29AM1.14m | 4:00PM1.48m | 7:42AM1.19m | 5:08PM1.47m | 8:27AM1.26m | 6:17PM1.48m | 8:59AM1.31m | 7:18PM1.53m | 9:25AM1.37m | 8:12PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:16AM0.90m | 9:32PM0.21m | 9:12AM1.02m | 10:37PM0.24m | 10:34AM1.09m | 11:48PM0.24m | 12:01PM1.09m | 00:53AM0.22m | 1:09PM1.02m | 1:47AM0.18m | 2:00PM0.93m | 2:30AM0.14m | 2:43PM0.82m | 3:07AM0.12m | |||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 183 | 125 | 89 | 96 | 75 | 58 | 38 | 184 | 71 | 88 | 62 | 147 | 161 | 183 | 237 | 217 | 184 | 242 | 181 | 131 | 334 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 87 | 140 | 31 | 122 | 119 | 104 | 184 | 52 | 133 | 199 | 197 | 197 | 199 | 339 | 190 | 283 | 283 | 350 | 161 | 251 | 251 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 36 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 36 | 19 | 82 | 9 | 69 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 34 | — | 28 | 35 | 109 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 83 | — | — | 106 | — | — | 300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 203 | 259 | 30 | 0 | 255 | 42 | 30 | 78 | 30 | 30 | 305 | 63 | 30 | 79 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 5 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
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Information about the Montara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Montara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Montara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Montara 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 (Montara) 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 Montara 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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