Surf Forecasts:
Monte Clerigo surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,056 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Monte Clerigo this week:
The surf forecast for Monte Clerigo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Monte Clerigo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 21st Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monte Clerigo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 272 | 551 | 802 | 796 | 668 | 521 | 337 | 1415 | 1539 | 1269 | 1708 | 1326 | 1498 | 2056 | 1427 | 1092 | 828 | 1661 | 1280 | 519 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:30PM1.83m | 10:52AM2.07m | 11:36PM1.98m | 11:49AM2.24m | 00:23AM2.18m | 12:32PM2.43m | 1:01AM2.39m | 1:11PM2.62m | 1:37AM2.60m | 1:48PM2.79m | 2:13AM2.78m | 2:26PM2.92m | 2:49AM2.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:10PM1.05m | 4:25AM1.10m | 5:24PM0.91m | 5:32AM0.95m | 6:12PM0.71m | 6:20AM0.76m | 6:50PM0.50m | 7:00AM0.55m | 7:25PM0.31m | 7:38AM0.36m | 8:00PM0.14m | 8:15AM0.18m | 8:36PM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 272 | 551 | 802 | 796 | 668 | 521 | 337 | 1415 | 1539 | 1269 | 1708 | 1326 | 1498 | 2056 | 1427 | 1092 | 828 | 1661 | 1280 | 519 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 14 | — | — | — | — | NW 16 | NW 15 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 78 | 161 | 119 | — | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | 621 | — | — | — | — | 61 | 574 | 3 | 3 | 231 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 16 | — | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | 79 | 21 | 9 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 72 | 63 | — | 17 | 173 | — | — | 41 | — | 11 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 82 | 229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 4 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 4 | 30 | 42 | 0 | 35 | 42 | 0 | 64 | 42 | 42 | 113 | 19 | 19 | 64 | 19 |
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The above surf forecast table for Monte Clerigo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Monte Clerigo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Monte Clerigo 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 (Monte Clerigo) 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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