Montoya Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin' in from the coast. Let's get into it. We've got a 16-day window for Montoya, and I gotta be straight with you—it's a tough one. The whole run is a struggle, with very few moments that even come close to being worth a paddle. We're looking at a long, quiet stretch broken up by a couple of days of messy, powerful swell that just can't get its act together.

The first few days, from Tuesday the 18th right through to Thursday the 21st, are a write-off. We're talking small, weak, onshore slop. Not worth even checking the cam. The wave height is barely 2 ft, and the wind is just ruining anything that might try to stand up.

Then things get a bit weird. From Friday the 21st through to Sunday the 23rd, the swell actually starts to pump in. We're seeing chest to head-high sets, up to 6 ft, with the swell energy jumping into the strong range. But here's the rub: the wind is a nightmare. It's a strong, fresh cross-shore, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell period is short and weak at first, barely 6 seconds, building to a more promising 13 seconds by Sunday. The water temp is sitting at 52°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Even when the wind does a bit of a favour on Saturday afternoon the 22nd, turning clean for a session with a 6 ft SSW swell and a 9-second period, the waves are still a mess. It's a "marginal" call. It's the closest we get to a highlight, but it's not one I'd be racing for. The setup is a beach and point, so with that much wind and messy swell, it honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddler.

From Monday the 24th onwards, it's a slow fade back into small, weak, and mostly average conditions. The swell drops back below 3 ft, the energy fades, and the wind is a mixed bag of light cross-shore breezes. There's a glimpse of something clean on Tuesday morning the 25th with a 3 ft SSE swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but it's still a poor call. The best of the small stuff is Wednesday the 26th, with a 2 ft SSE swell and offshore winds going glassy—that's a rare moment of peace. But it's tiny, and it doesn't last.

Honestly, there's no standout session here. The whole forecast is a battle between getting some size and getting any quality. If you're desperate, keep an eye on Saturday afternoon the 22nd for the cleanest, most powerful-looking slop, but don't expect much. The rest is a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a long, blank run for Montoya.

Rusty.

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