Surf Forecasts:
Montoya surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, S swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montoya over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the outlook for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating run for the most part, with a lot of days where you’re better off doing something else.
To start, there’s nothing doing for a solid week. The first few days we’re looking at tiny, weak, and messy conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is chopped up. The swell is small and weak, with combined energy readings barely creeping into triple digits, often sitting below 100. It’s just not worth getting wet.
We finally get a bit of a pulse on Friday, July 31st into the weekend. The morning of the 31st shows some improvement at Montoya (a beach and point break). The swell picks up to 4ft from the east, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 191. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north-northeast, which should keep things pretty clean. It’s still not a pumping day, but it’s surfable and the best option we’ve seen all week. The afternoon gets a bit more size at 4ft from the east, but the wind swings and puts a bit of chop on it.
The standout arrives on Monday, August 4th. The morning at Montoya has a solid 3ft swell from the south-southeast, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 240. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the west-southwest, which is a magic combo. The water is a bit cool, running about 53°F, which is just a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s not a shock to the system. This is the best-looking window in the whole forecast. The waves will be clean and have some push, making it a proper session for the intermediate crew.
The rest of the run into the second week is pretty ordinary again. There’s a spike in energy on the 3rd of August with over 500 for combined energy, but the wind is blowing a fresh cross-shore at 18 mph, ruining any quality. After the 4th, it fades back into small, bumpy, and onshore conditions. The 6th of August has a fleeting glassy moment in the afternoon, but the swell is tiny at 2ft.
So, if you’re hanging out for a wave, the best bet is the morning of the 4th of August. It’s the only real standout. The rest of the time, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | S 9 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 151 | 145 | 50 | 41 | 34 | 29 | 119 | 200 | 148 | 100 | 107 | 63 | 65 | 47 | 66 | 55 | 50 | 52 | 40 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:42AM0.19m | 3:06PM0.30m | 4:51AM0.19m | 4:00PM0.30m | 5:37AM0.19m | 4:50PM0.30m | 6:16AM0.19m | 5:37PM0.31m | 6:52AM0.19m | 6:21PM0.31m | 7:25AM0.19m | 7:04PM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.05m | 5:16AM0.19m | 11:20PM0.06m | 10:43AM0.17m | 00:15AM0.06m | 8:41AM0.18m | 1:09AM0.06m | 9:11AM0.17m | 1:59AM0.06m | 9:46AM0.17m | 2:45AM0.07m | 10:25AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Feels °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 6 | S 13 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 50 | 28 | 13 | 29 | 119 | 33 | 93 | 100 | 107 | 63 | 65 | 47 | 66 | 55 | 50 | 52 | 39 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | E 9 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 200 | 148 | 99 | 37 | 55 | 48 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 30 | 40 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 3 | — | SSE 14 | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | — | S 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 2 | — | 21 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 151 | 145 | 45 | 41 | 34 | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 534 | 431 | 109 | 149 | 431 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 261 | 649 | 693 |
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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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