Montoya Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.91° S 54.82° W

Montoya Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Montoya sea temperature is
11.1° C
0.3° 

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


Montoya surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,040 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Montoya this week:

The surf forecast for Montoya over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Montoya in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 19th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Montoya, because to be honest, it’s a bit of a lean stretch. This is a beach-and-point setup that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s best with wind from the NW. The forecast is pretty grim for the first week, so we’ll be waiting a while for anything worth waxing up for.

For the first several days, from Saturday 18 July right through to Wednesday 22 July, it’s a write-off. The wave energy is weak to moderate (106 to 256), with mostly cross to onshore winds and bumpy conditions. Swell heights are tiny, between 2 ft and 6 ft, but the wind’s killing it. Don’t bother.

Thursday 23 July morning is the first glimmer. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is 3 ft from the ESE at 7 seconds. The energy is low (96), but with that glassy surface, it’s surfable. Just ordinary waves, mind you. The water temperature sits at 52°, which is pretty much normal for the time of year. Not a standout by any stretch.

Friday 24 July morning is similar. Clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, swell 2 ft from the E at 8 seconds (108 weak energy). Again, surfable but nothing to write home about. Crowds are possible at Montoya, so you might have a few mates out, but it’s not worth fighting for.

Now, the one true standout in the whole 16-day window is Saturday 25 July morning. We’ve got some clouds, a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 6 mph, and the swell comes in at 3 ft from the SSE with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy jumps to 280 (moderate), and conditions are clean. This is the best bet on offer. That longer period means cleaner, more powerful waves, and with the point setup here, it should line up nicely. If you can only paddle out once, this is the session.

After that, it’s back to mediocrity. Sunday 26 July through to Thursday 30 July has mostly poor conditions with cross-on or cross winds and weak energy (56 to 202). The swell’s around 2 ft to 4 ft, but it’s choppy and messy. Not worth a look.

Friday 31 July morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is only 2 ft from the S at 9 seconds (140 energy). The wind is strong at 16 mph, so it’s clean but blown out. The late afternoon of Friday 31 July has a 25 mph cross-offshore wind and a 4 ft swell from the ESE at a short 5 seconds – that’s a lot of wind, and the wave quality will be poor. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on that day.

Saturday 1 August is similar: strong winds (25 to 28 mph), cross-offshore, but the swell is tiny (2 ft to 5 ft) and short-period. Not for the paddle surfer.

Finally, Sunday 2 August morning has clean cross-offshore winds, a 4 ft swell from the E at 8 seconds, and the energy is strong at 404. It’s described as marginal, with questionable tide conditions, so it’s not a guarantee. The afternoon has a 2 ft groundswell from the S at 12 seconds (310 energy, moderate), but again, it’s marginal. Could be a goer, but it’s risky.

That’s it, mate. The only real standout is the morning of Saturday 25 July. Keep an eye on the long-range for Sunday 2 August, but don’t get your hopes up too high.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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10
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6
2.2
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9
1.7
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1.6
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1.4
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Energy kJ
102
106
77
139
725
357
256
131
176
189
175
127
125
97
71
70
57
58
68
58
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
E
10
ESE
20
SSW
30
S
20
SE
25
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20
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20
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20
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20
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20
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10
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10
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15
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High Tide
11:10PM0.28m
3:17AM0.21m
00:07AM0.24m
4:17AM0.21m
12:16PM0.30m
1:08AM0.22m
5:09AM0.20m
1:11PM0.30m
2:19AM0.20m
5:55AM0.20m
2:08PM0.30m
3:42AM0.19m
3:06PM0.30m
4:51AM0.19m
4:00PM0.30m
Low Tide
6:48PM0.04m
7:15AM0.10m
7:44PM0.04m
3:01AM0.20m
8:39PM0.04m
3:34AM0.20m
9:33PM0.04m
4:14AM0.19m
10:26PM0.05m
5:16AM0.19m
11:20PM0.06m
10:43AM0.17m
00:15AM0.06m
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Information about the Montoya Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Montoya provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Montoya can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Montoya 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 (Montoya) 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 Montoya 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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