Surf Forecasts:
Montoya surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, S swell with 728 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montoya over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what I’m seeing from Montoya, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch.
Right now, the first bit of surf that’s even worth mentioning won’t show up until Saturday morning, July 25th. Up until then, it’s all poor surf conditions with onshore winds, short-period windswell, and a real messy lineup. For a beach and point break like Montoya that’s exposed to the south, that easterly wind is just killing it.
So, from now until that Saturday, it’s a dry spell. Nothing to ride.
Saturday morning, July 25th is the first glimmer. We’ve got a 2ft groundswell from the south with a very long period of 13 seconds. The energy is still weak (155), but the wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the NNE. The water here is about 53°F and running a bit warmer than usual for this time of year – about average overall. Conditions will be clean, but the waves are tiny and inconsistent. For a beginner? The swell is under 5ft, so it’s not too big. For anyone else? It’s just small, ordinary surf. The longest period means better shaped waves, but it’ll be breaking a bit straight on the beach sections – better on the point.
Sunday morning, July 26th, also offers a tiny 2ft easterly swell with a clean, light offshore wind from the west. Again, very ordinary, but ridable.
Moving into the first week of August, there’s a bigger pulse showing up. Saturday morning, August 1st, we’ve got a solid 3ft swell from the southeast with a long period of 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 323 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and cross-shore from the NE. This is one of the better-looking windows in the whole forecast, but it’s still a bit marginal. The long period means nice lines, but it pairs best with the point section of Montoya to avoid it breaking too straight. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.
Sunday morning, August 2nd looks similar – 3ft from the ESE, 13-second period, light onshore wind from the SE. Cleaner than it sounds, but still a marginal window.
Honestly, there’s no standout, high-quality surf in this 16-day window. The best you’ll get is clean, small, and long-period swell on the 1st and 2nd of August. For a beginner, it’s manageable. For an expert, it’s a cruise. If you’re desperate, the point might offer a few long rides.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). 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) | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 75 | 655 | 331 | 256 | 158 | 155 | 144 | 131 | 169 | 204 | 162 | 104 | 89 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 123 | 115 | 101 | 76 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:07AM0.24m | 4:17AM0.21m | 12:16PM0.30m | 1:08AM0.22m | 5:09AM0.20m | 1:11PM0.30m | 2:19AM0.20m | 5:55AM0.20m | 2:08PM0.30m | 3:42AM0.19m | 3:06PM0.30m | 4:51AM0.19m | 4:00PM0.30m | 5:37AM0.19m | 4:50PM0.30m | |||||
Low Tide | 7:44PM0.04m | 3:01AM0.20m | 8:39PM0.04m | 3:34AM0.20m | 9:33PM0.04m | 4:14AM0.19m | 10:26PM0.05m | 5:16AM0.19m | 11:20PM0.06m | 10:43AM0.17m | 00:15AM0.06m | 8:41AM0.18m | 1:09AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | 6 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 7 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 53 | 51 | 31 | 37 | 29 | 17 | 131 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 104 | 89 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 58 | 40 | 44 | 76 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | — | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 75 | — | 6 | 23 | — | 10 | 10 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 38 | 72 | 123 | 115 | 101 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 25 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | — | 655 | 331 | 256 | 158 | 155 | 144 | — | 169 | 204 | 162 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 248 | 396 | 396 | 405 | 396 | 396 | 428 | 649 | 534 | 431 | 282 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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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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