Surf Forecasts:
Montoya surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SW swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montoya over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s be honest, it’s a pretty bleak start for Montoya. We’re looking at a long, dry stretch with nothing but small, weak, and messy conditions for the first week. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the scores are just garbage. You’ll be staring at flat, choppy water until at least the middle of next week. This is a proper dead period.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday, August 10th. The morning brings a bump in swell to 7ft from the S with a decent 12-second period. The combined energy is a solid 1334, which is a strong pulse of energy. The wind is offshore from the NW at 16 mph, which will clean it right up. That’s a standout morning, but the wave comment says it’s marginal, so don’t expect perfection. It’s a solid option for the more experienced crew, as that 7ft swell is getting into the expert zone.
After that, things settle down a bit. Tuesday, August 11th, is the next best bet. The morning is looking nice with 4ft of S swell at 11 seconds, a gentle offshore breeze from the NW, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The energy is still a healthy 348, so it’ll be punchy. This is the pick of the week for most surfers – clean, manageable, and with good shape.
Then it’s back to the doldrums. A strong onshore wind from the SSE on the 12th ruins the party, and the rest of the week is small and messy again.
Looking further out, the second week has a couple of promising windows. Saturday, August 15th, late in the morning, we see 6ft from the east with an 8-second period and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a solid northeast swell, but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly; best on a low tide bank. Then Sunday, August 16th, morning continues the trend with 5ft from the east, clean conditions, and a “good” wave comment. These are your best bets for the second week, but they’re a long way off, so don’t book the day off work just yet.
Overall, the first week is a write-off. The second week has some life, but it’s all about waiting for those clean, offshore windows. Keep your eyes on the 10th and 11th for the best swell of the period.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 8 | SW 6 |
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 kJ | 71 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 167 | 202 | 180 | 135 | 125 | 96 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 27 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 231 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:51PM0.27m | 10:03AM0.25m | 3:00PM0.15m | 10:36PM0.26m | 3:42AM0.20m | 11:23PM0.24m | 4:41AM0.20m | 00:14AM0.22m | 5:39AM0.21m | 12:08PM0.32m | 1:08AM0.21m | 6:41AM0.20m | 1:00PM0.34m | 2:08AM0.19m | 7:52AM0.19m | 1:58PM0.36m | |||
Low Tide | 1:37AM0.19m | 6:11AM0.12m | 2:01PM0.15m | 6:25PM0.09m | 6:51AM0.14m | 7:12PM0.07m | 7:30AM0.16m | 7:59PM0.05m | 3:05AM0.17m | 8:49PM0.03m | 3:50AM0.17m | 9:42PM0.02m | 4:43AM0.16m | 10:40PM0.01m | |||||
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 | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 71 | 31 | 32 | 22 | 167 | 202 | 180 | 135 | 125 | 96 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 10 | SSW 6 | SSE 12 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 5 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 50 | 6 | 31 | 15 | 25 | 7 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 19 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | SSE 14 | ENE 9 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | S 10 | E 6 | SSW 7 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 21 | 16 | — | — | 7 | — | 10 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | E 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 3 | — | S 2 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | NE 3 | N 3 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 26 | — | 48 | 13 | 2 | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | — | 8 | 6 | 231 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 396 | 10 | 109 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 73 | 1 | 534 | 115 | 649 | 661 |
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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).
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