
Surf Forecasts:
Montoya surf forecast from 27 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Montoya in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 29th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 29th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montoya over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 72 | 126 | 16 | 187 | 160 | 241 | 192 | 201 | 255 | 233 | 223 | 215 | 230 | 251 | 229 | 501 | 546 | 357 | 263 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:39PM0.25m | 8:22AM0.34m | 9:20PM0.25m | 9:05AM0.37m | 10:03PM0.23m | 3:38AM0.20m | 10:46PM0.22m | 4:33AM0.19m | 11:31PM0.21m | 5:23AM0.19m | 00:20AM0.20m | 6:09AM0.18m | 12:24PM0.37m | 1:14AM0.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM0.03m | 11:58PM0.19m | 4:12AM0.17m | 4:45PM0.01m | 00:26AM0.18m | 4:52AM0.18m | 5:35PM-0.01m | 1:02AM0.16m | 5:33AM0.18m | 6:26PM-0.02m | 6:16AM0.18m | 7:19PM-0.01m | 7:03AM0.18m | 8:13PM0.00m | 3:12AM0.14m | 9:09PM0.02m | |||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 7 | E 10 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 6 |
31 | 30 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 54 | 145 | 192 | 171 | 86 | 50 | 155 | 94 | 108 | 52 | 229 | 501 | 546 | 357 | 263 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 12 | — | S 10 | S 9 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | E 9 | E 5 | SE 10 |
4 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 28 | — | 30 | 15 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 133 | 19 | 71 | 45 | 90 | 45 | 19 | 15 | 58 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | S 14 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | SE 8 | — | — | E 11 | E 9 | — | S 7 | E 9 | S 10 |
2 | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 11 | — | — | 20 | 25 | — | 9 | 6 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — |
28 | 72 | 126 | 200 | 187 | 160 | 241 | — | 201 | 255 | 233 | 223 | 215 | 230 | 251 | — | — | 31 | 33 | 95 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 931 | 931 | 931 | 649 | 109 | 0 | 20 | 649 | 156 | 916 | 156 | 156 | 902 | 61 | 1 | 109 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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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