Monterrico Surf Forecast

/ Pacific Coast (15 surf breaks) /

Guatemala (15 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (13.91° N 90.55° W)

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Monterrico surfForecast / Pacific Coast / Guatemala

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 11 Oct 2025 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 29.4° 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 Saturday (Oct 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 16) at 6AM.

Wave Type	Time (CST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	9AM (Sat 11th Oct)	2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf	12AM (Sun 12th Oct)	2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful	6PM (Fri 17th Oct)	4ft (1.2m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
	Saturday 11			Sunday 12			Monday 13			Tuesday 14			Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	2	1	3	2	0	3	1	0	2	1	0	2	2	0	2	0	2	3	3	3	3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	10	16	18	15	15	15	14	14	14	13	13	13	13	12	8	8	18	17	17	16	16
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	125	261	312	393	414	382	362	347	342	222	172	175	164	96	192	231	276	464	432	627	627
Wind (km/h)	E	S	E	SE	SSE	E	ESE	SE	E	ESE	SSE	E	E	SW	E	ESE	SE	ESE	S	S	NNE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	on	glass	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on	cross- off	cross	cross	glass	glass	glass	glass
High Tide / height (m)		5:46PM 1.83		6:08AM 2.09		6:39PM 1.75	7:03AM 1.95		7:38PM 1.66	8:03AM 1.80		8:44PM 1.59	9:10AM 1.68		9:56PM 1.57	10:21AM 1.60		11:05PM 1.60	11:29AM 1.58		12:05AM 1.67
Low Tide / height (m)	11:42AM -0.00		11:48PM 0.09		12:34PM 0.09	12:43AM 0.20		1:30PM 0.21	1:44AM 0.33		2:31PM 0.31	2:53AM 0.44		3:38PM 0.39		4:08AM 0.50	4:45PM 0.43		5:21AM 0.50	5:46PM 0.43

	Saturday 11			Sunday 12			Monday 13			Tuesday 14			Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17
Sunrise	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-
Sunset	-	5:45	-	-	5:44	-	-	5:44	-	-	5:43	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:40	-

Rain (mm)	-	3	5	2	2	3	-	4	8	-	8	3	-	-	6	10	3	9	2	5	8
Temp. °C	28	28	26	28	28	26	28	28	26	28	27	25	25	27	26	25	25	24	26	25	24
Feels °C (?)	31	31	30	30	30	29	29	29	29	29	29	28	28	30	29	26	28	28	30	30	28

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Pacific Coast

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Monterrico (light winds from the E at SHIP9660 16 km from Monterrico). 0.9m 11s groundswell from the S with a 0.7m 9s swell from the W and a 0.5m 17s long period groundswell from the SSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.