Monterrico Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.91° N 90.55° W

Monterrico Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Monterrico sea temperature is
30.4° C
1.0° 

Monterrico surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Monterrico surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Monterrico this week:

The surf forecast for Monterrico over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Monterrico in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 14th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monterrico over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
277
273
331
204
219
282
282
229
227
183
322
242
213
227
246
246
242
217
202
309
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
SW
10
N
5
E
10
SW
10
ESE
0
W
10
SW
10
NNW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
N
0
N
10
SW
10
N
5
NE
15
WSW
10
N
5
E
10
SSW
5
NNW
Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
1:18PM2.05m
1:54AM1.70m
2:17PM2.09m
2:52AM1.82m
3:11PM2.11m
3:47AM1.92m
4:04PM2.09m
4:39AM1.99m
4:54PM2.04m
5:29AM2.02m
5:43PM1.94m
6:18AM2.00m
6:32PM1.82m
Low Tide
7:51PM0.13m
7:55AM0.17m
8:45PM0.04m
8:55AM0.12m
9:36PM-0.02m
9:51AM0.10m
10:25PM-0.04m
10:46AM0.11m
11:12PM-0.01m
11:39AM0.16m
11:58PM0.05m
12:31PM0.23m
00:44AM0.14m
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5:41
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6:34
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 mm
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Temp °C
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31
26
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27
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27
Feels °C
33
32
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33
29
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33
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32
28
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32
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31
32
30
32
32
31
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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 16 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.

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