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Monterrico surf break

Monterrico surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 CST
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Monterrico surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Monterrico sea temperature is
28.0° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Monterrico this week:

The surf forecast for Monterrico over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Monterrico in the next 12 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 9th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 9th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 10th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monterrico over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
SW
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
SE
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)12121213131212121211101010119997161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)101981491641701591169494844745472925141412242581
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
SW
10
NNW
5
ENE
20
SW
5
N
5
NNE
20
W
10
NNE
5
NE
15
SW
10
N
5
ENE
15
SW
10
N
5
ESE
15
SW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		onglassoffcross-
on		offoffcross-
on		cross-
off		glassoncross-
off		glasscross-
on		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
1.85
7:39AM
1.62
8:13PM
1.78
8:29AM
1.50
9:02PM
1.72
9:22AM
1.40
9:54PM
1.66
10:21AM
1.33
10:49PM
1.64
11:22AM
1.30
11:45PM
1.64
12:22PM
1.32
12:39AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:04PM
0.22
1:42AM
0.40
1:48PM
0.33
2:35AM
0.48
2:34PM
0.44
3:31AM
0.53
3:23PM
0.52
4:30AM
0.56
4:16PM
0.57
5:30AM
0.55
5:14PM
0.59
6:27AM
0.51
6:11PM
0.57
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-5:50--5:50--5:51--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:52-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C292925292926302926303026302926292825292925
Feels °C (?)302926292929292929292928282828282727282927
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Information about the Monterrico Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Monterrico provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Monterrico can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Monterrico 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 (Monterrico) 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 Monterrico 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Guatemala - Pacific Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Monterrico, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guatemala - Pacific Coast, consider staying in San Jose which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Other places in and around Guatemala - Pacific Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cuilapa which is 49 km (30 miles) away, Barberena, Esquintla and Palin.

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