Surf Forecasts:
Montoya surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SE swell with 235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montoya over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the Montoya forecast.
First few days are a total bust. Through the end of July and into the start of August, it’s tiny, messy, and weak. Swell is 1ft to 2ft, mostly from the SSE or E, with junk periods and onshore breezes. The combined energy is barely registering (93, 85, 39) – just a flat spell. Don’t bother.
The first real highlight is the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. A 2ft swell from the S with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is glassy, and the combined energy is 241 (moderate). The water is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, at 53°F. For a point break, that long-period S swell will wrap in clean and lined up. It’s not big, but it’s a beautiful, glassy session. This is the first standout.
The heavy stuff arrives Tuesday, August 4th, and Wednesday, August 5th. Tuesday sees 10ft swell from the SE with a 12-13 second period. The combined energy is massive – 2538 and 3113 – that’s strong. This is for experts only, as it’s over 8ft. The wind is cross-on, so it’ll be lumpy. Wednesday morning is still big at 8ft from the SE with a 13-second period and cross-off wind, cleaning it up. Then Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes offshore from the NNW at 15 mph, with 8ft, 14-second SE swell. That’s the second standout – excellent, clean, powerful waves for experienced surfers. The energy is huge (2534).
After that, the swell fades. The 6th and 7th are smaller and cleaner, but by the 8th and 9th, it’s back to weak, small surf and messy winds.
The two best calls: Sunday morning, August 2nd for the glassy, long-period groundswell, and Wednesday afternoon, August 5th for the big, clean, offshore bombs.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 4 | E 8 | S 8 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 46 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 47 | 39 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 57 | 48 | 86 | 162 | 125 | 83 | 124 | 110 | 74 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:37PM0.31m | 6:52AM0.19m | 6:21PM0.31m | 7:25AM0.19m | 7:04PM0.31m | 7:56AM0.20m | 1:24PM0.17m | 7:45PM0.30m | 8:26AM0.21m | 1:39PM0.17m | 8:27PM0.29m | 8:56AM0.22m | 2:03PM0.17m | 9:08PM0.28m | 9:28AM0.24m | 2:32PM0.16m | 9:51PM0.27m | ||||
Low Tide | 9:11AM0.17m | 1:59AM0.06m | 9:46AM0.17m | 2:45AM0.07m | 10:25AM0.16m | 3:28AM0.07m | 3:03PM0.17m | 4:10AM0.08m | 4:00PM0.15m | 4:50AM0.09m | 12:24PM0.16m | 5:31AM0.10m | 1:09PM0.16m | 1:37AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 5 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 39 | 38 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 39 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 57 | 37 | 86 | 162 | 125 | 83 | 124 | 110 | 74 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | E 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 8 | E 5 | SSE 12 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SE 5 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 54 | 46 | 21 | 9 | 29 | 17 | 47 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 5 | 48 | 5 | 41 | 1 | — | 49 | 29 | 28 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | S 15 | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 11 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 10 | S 11 | SSE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 23 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | SSE 2 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | — | SE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | NE 7 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 28 | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 38 | 75 | 84 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 396 | 1 | 72 | 1 | 1 | 396 | 396 | 405 | 405 | 282 | 10 | 68 | 931 | 6 | 149 | 944 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 27 |
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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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