Montoya Surf Break

Montoya Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 34.91° S 54.82° W

Issued: 8 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Montoya sea temperature is
11.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Montoya surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with 856 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with ESE 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 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Montoya in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 3rd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Montoya over the next couple of weeks. It’s been a tough stretch with a lot of wind and blown-out junk, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get a surfer out of bed. The water temp at Montoya is sitting at 53°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises on that front.

The forecast starts off rough. Friday the 3rd is a write-off—solid 8ft S swell but it’s getting hammered by a 22 mph cross-shore, creating lumpy, unrideable conditions. We don’t see anything worth paddling out for through the weekend. Saturday has some waist-high leftovers but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s choppy. Not your day.

Now, Sunday morning the 5th is where we finally get a little glimmer. Glassy conditions, dead calm wind, with a 4ft ESE groundswell at a solid 10-second period. That combined wave energy sits at 259 (moderate), and while it’s not big, it’ll be clean and workable. This is the first real standout in the period. Montoya is a beach and point setup, so with that longer-period swell coming from ESE, it should wrap nicely around the point. Expect some fun, rideable waves without the battle. Because the break can draw a crowd sometimes, you might have some company, but with conditions like that, it’s worth sharing the water.

After that, we go into a flat, windy, or junky spell. Monday and Tuesday have clean conditions at times but tiny swell—under 3ft. You’ll be scratching for scraps.

The next real standout is Monday morning the 13th. This one’s got some punch. We’re looking at 5ft SSW swell with a 9 mph offshore from the WNW. That’s a clean, lined-up setup with moderate wave energy coming in at 451. The period is only 8 seconds, so it’s more of a windswell—shorter intervals, more pushy, less glide. Still, with offshore wind and that size, the beach section could offer some punchy walls. Keep an eye on the tide. This is a solid option for intermediates and up; beginners might find that 5ft a bit much, especially if it’s closing out.

Then Tuesday the 14th morning is another glassy one. 4ft SE swell at 11 seconds, almost no wind, and moderate energy (443). That’s a beauty for cruising. Clean, glassy conditions make everything better. Again, crowds might turn up, but for these windows, it’s worth it.

The biggest energy spike comes through Wednesday morning the 15th. Combined energy hits 791 (strong) with a 4ft SE swell at a very long 13-second period. That’s proper groundswell. Offshore cross-off winds from the NNE keep the surface clean. This is the best on offer for the whole forecast period. The long period means the waves will have real power and shape—great for the point and reef sections. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your call. It might be a bit much for groms.

After that, the swell fades and the wind picks up again, with a few marginal days in the second week but nothing that stands out as a guaranteed good session. Thursday the 16th still has some size and period but the cross-shore wind starts chopping things up. By the 18th, we’re back to knee-high and glassy, which is rideable but not worth planning a trip around.

So, bottom line: Sunday the 5th morning is your clean little gem for fun waves. Wednesday the 15th morning is the real standout for power and quality—that’s the session you wait for. Most of the rest of the window is blown out or too small, but those two windows are the ones to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
9
2.1
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
E
9
1.2
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1164
581
191
131
159
163
218
179
156
121
86
79
59
40
73
33
28
43
54
45
92
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
5
SSE
5
NNW
10
ESE
10
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
15
NW
25
W
20
W
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
SW
30
SSW
20
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:03AM0.21m
3:32PM0.19m
10:03PM0.28m
10:36AM0.21m
4:03PM0.18m
10:46PM0.27m
3:47AM0.18m
4:34PM0.18m
11:33PM0.25m
4:47AM0.19m
4:56PM0.16m
00:27AM0.23m
5:44AM0.20m
12:34PM0.27m
1:28AM0.22m
6:43AM0.20m
1:24PM0.30m
2:36AM0.20m
7:50AM0.20m
2:21PM0.33m
Low Tide
12:59PM0.16m
6:02PM0.16m
6:41AM0.09m
1:40PM0.16m
6:50PM0.14m
7:23AM0.11m
2:31PM0.16m
7:37PM0.12m
8:04AM0.13m
3:36PM0.16m
8:23PM0.10m
3:32AM0.18m
9:11PM0.07m
4:15AM0.18m
10:02PM0.05m
5:09AM0.18m
10:58PM0.02m
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:46
7:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:38
5:38
5:39
5:39
5:40
5:40
5:42
 mm
4
Temp °C
9
9
9
9
9
10
12
12
12
10
9
8
10
12
11
14
17
13
11
10
11
Feels °C
2
3
4
5
6
9
11
10
11
4
3
3
3
6
7
10
12
9
7
3
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
7
1
S
8
0.9
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.5
E
9
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
E
9
0.6
ESE
10
Energy kJ
1
1
114
47
127
163
218
179
156
121
86
79
31
31
73
33
17
43
54
45
77
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
E
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
13
0.5
S
6
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
40
49
159
75
52
36
14
7
13
16
59
40
41
28
28
8
3
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
21
0.3
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
E
10
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
5
54
52
29
83
63
25
20
2
7
9
6
5
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
9
2.1
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.9
WSW
4
1.2
SW
5
0.8
WSW
5
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
NW
3
0.5
W
4
0.7
SSW
4
1.2
S
6
Energy kJ
1164
581
191
131
24
76
33
17
14
11
8
5
4
6
13
92
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
248
236
236
22
431
68
0
61
0
115
115
0
22
10
0
0
20
6
115
396
534
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay - South
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Uruguay
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
7
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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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