Monterrico surf break

Monterrico surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 25 Feb 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
27.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 Thursday (Feb 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 26th Feb)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 2nd Mar)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 3rd Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
3
2
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)181616161515141413131313211918171616151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64155151353252376389367253249195189171305360409402561392400394
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
WSW
20
SW
10
NNW
0
WSW
20
SW
5
NW
5
S
15
SSW
5
N
5
S
15
SW
10
NW
5
SE
15
SSW
5
NNW
5
ESE
20
SSW
10
NNW
5
E
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassononglassglassoncross-
off
crossoncross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:32AM
1.48
10:08PM
1.78
10:47AM
1.48
11:21PM
1.77
12:02PM
1.54
12:29AM
1.79
1:07PM
1.65
1:29AM
1.83
2:03PM
1.78
2:22AM
1.87
2:51PM
1.89
3:09AM
1.89
3:34PM
1.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:32AM
0.39
3:36PM
0.39
4:44AM
0.40
4:52PM
0.42
5:55AM
0.37
6:07PM
0.40
6:57AM
0.31
7:14PM
0.33
7:51AM
0.23
8:12PM
0.26
8:38AM
0.17
9:02PM
0.20
9:21AM
0.13
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wed
04
Sunrise-6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16-
Sunset--6:08--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:10
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242929253130263029263030263030273130263129
Feels °C (?)252828273028282929292930292931302930292829
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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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