Surf Forecasts:
Montara surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 761 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 586 | 563 | 746 | 573 | 373 | 232 | 180 | 125 | 96 | 70 | 70 | 89 | 62 | 59 | 59 | 86 | 181 | 133 | 150 | 147 | 678 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:12PM1.57m | 1:50AM1.37m | 2:44PM1.63m | 2:52AM1.22m | 3:20PM1.69m | 4:13AM1.08m | 4:03PM1.75m | 5:57AM1.02m | 4:55PM1.80m | 7:41AM1.08m | 5:54PM1.85m | 8:56AM1.18m | 6:58PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.60m | 8:05AM0.27m | 9:03PM0.50m | 8:43AM0.46m | 10:07PM0.37m | 9:27AM0.65m | 11:17PM0.24m | 10:23AM0.82m | 00:29AM0.09m | 11:36AM0.95m | 1:36AM-0.06m | 12:54PM1.00m | 2:36AM-0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 586 | 563 | 746 | 573 | 373 | 232 | 180 | 125 | 96 | 69 | 45 | 70 | 62 | 39 | 39 | 20 | 47 | 88 | 122 | 111 | 678 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 71 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 33 | 70 | 70 | 89 | 56 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 181 | 133 | 150 | 147 | 169 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 11 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 17 | 31 | 49 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 20 | 23 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 50 | 86 | 42 | 42 | 37 | 63 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 424 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 5 | 30 | 446 | 45 | 79 | 250 | 30 | 30 | 259 | 50 |
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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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