Montoya Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s lined up for Montoya over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, the first few days are a bit of a write-off – the wind and swell aren’t playing ball. But hang in there, because there are a couple of proper windows that’ll get the stoke going.

Starting with this Saturday morning (4th July) and through the weekend, it’s pretty slim pickings. The swell’s around 3 ft from the south, but with a cross-onshore breeze it’s messy and choppy – not worth paddling out. The wave energy is weak (291) and conditions are just poor.

Sunday morning (5th July) is the first real glimmer of hope. The wind drops to nothing – glassy conditions – and the swell holds at 3 ft from the east-southeast with a 10-second period. It’s not massive, but glassy offshore or calm wind is a major positive, and that’ll make it clean. The energy is moderate (327). It’s not a standout, but it’s the best you’ll get for a couple of days. The water temperature is 53°F with a 0.5°F anomaly – right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday (6th July) through to Friday (10th July) is mostly rubbish. Winds pick up hard from the west, gusting 22-25 mph, and while the swell bumps up to 6 ft on Monday afternoon, it’s short-period (6 seconds) and messy. The energy fluctuates, but the wind makes it a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle session.

Saturday morning (11th July) is another nice little window. Glassy conditions again, with a 4 ft swell from the south-southeast (period 8 seconds) and moderate energy (256). It’s clean, and that’s worth getting out of bed for. Crowds are possible at Montoya, so get there early.

Then we hit a dry patch until Sunday morning (12th July) – a gentle offshore from the northwest, with a 2 ft swell from the east-southeast but a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and while the size is small, those long-period waves will wrap nicely into the point at Montoya. Energy is moderate (262). It’s clean, but not going to blow your mind.

The real standout? Sunday 19th July – both morning and afternoon. The swell holds at 7 ft (morning) and 7 ft (afternoon) from the southeast, with a 12-second period – proper groundswell. That’s expert-level size (over 8 ft for the morning, but just under), so only for those who know what they’re doing. The wind is offshore or light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is very strong (1450 and 1249). This is the best on offer across the whole forecast – big, clean, and powerful. Just be aware that with a long-period southeast swell, Montoya’s beach-and-point setup should handle it well, but it won’t be for beginners.

There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations between the 12th and the 19th – mostly small, blown-out, or onshore slop. But that Sunday makes up for it. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it – long-range, but promising.

Stay safe, and watch for the crowds that Sunday.

Rusty

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