
Surf Forecasts:
Montoya surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with 278 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Montoya in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montoya over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Montoya. Gotta be straight with you, the first week and a half is a bit of a struggle. We’re looking at a solid stretch of poor surf from Wednesday the 22nd right through to the end of July, with mostly cross-onshore winds, short-period windswell, and messy conditions. The combined swell energy is mostly weak to moderate, with readings like 119, 253, and 153, but the wind just ruins it. That means we’ve got about a week of waiting for things to clean up.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday morning, July 26th. It’s tiny – only 1.3ft of swell from the SSE with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 117. But the wind is offshore from the NNW, and conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but you’ll be on a longboard, and it’s more about getting wet than getting barreled.
Then we hit a dry spell again until the 1st of August. Saturday the 1st sees a jump in size – 6.9ft from the east, with a 10-second period, and combined energy jumping up to 810. That’s moderate to strong energy, but the wind is still cross-shore, and the forecast calls it marginal. Not the one to get excited about now.
Now, the standout. Sunday, August 2nd, is the morning you’ve been waiting for. The wind goes glassy from the NW, and we’ve got a solid 5.2ft of east swell with an 11-second period. The combined energy is a strong 595. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the pick of the run. The swell direction is east, which is a good match for Montoya’s optimum southern swell direction, but the quality and the glassy wind make it a winner. The sets will have some punch, and the period is long enough to give you proper waves. Keep in mind the crowds at Montoya can be an issue, so get there early.
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th keep the good run going, with 4.6ft and 3.9ft of east swell, light offshore and glassy winds, and clean conditions. Combined energy is in the 300-400 range, so moderate but fun. Good for intermediates.
Further out, Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th look promising again. Wednesday morning sees 5.2ft from the ESE, 11-second period, and a combined energy of 667, with clean cross-offshore winds. Thursday the 6th morning has 4.6ft from the ESE, but with a very long 14-second period and combined energy of 801. That’s a strong groundswell. That long period means the waves will have plenty of energy and shape, but at a beach-and-point setup like Montoya, it might break a bit straight. Still, for the experienced crew, that’s a day to circle. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the charts.
Overall, the first week is a write-off, but the second week turns it right around. The standout is Sunday, August 2nd, with glassy conditions and a good east swell. The wait will be worth it.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
101 | 119 | 253 | 186 | 85 | 47 | 47 | 68 | 101 | 200 | 153 | 101 | 72 | 63 | 53 | 40 | 44 | 55 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:16AM0.19m | 5:37PM0.31m | 6:52AM0.19m | 6:21PM0.31m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:11AM0.17m | 1:59AM0.06m | 9:46AM0.17m | 2:45AM0.07m | ||||||
— | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 85 | 43 | 47 | 68 | 101 | 111 | 95 | 74 | 72 | 54 | 39 | 40 | 44 | 55 | 55 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | S 10 | E 7 | S 8 | SSE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
2 | — | — | 2 | 62 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 22 | 200 | 153 | 101 | 37 | 63 | 53 | 23 | 21 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | — | S 9 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 13 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 |
2 | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 23 | 8 | 55 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 |
101 | 119 | 253 | 186 | — | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 396 | 534 | 534 | 156 | 14 | 109 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 68 | 22 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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