
Surf Forecasts:
Montoya surf forecast from 23 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 195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 6PM (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 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (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 folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Montoya's got cooking over the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a slow burner.
For the first week and a bit, it's pretty grim. We’re looking at a run of tiny, weak, and mostly messy surf starting from Thursday the 23rd. The mornings might offer a little window with lighter winds, but the swell is small – 3ft at best with short, weak periods from the SSE. The wave energy is weak (101). Water temp is hanging around 52°, which is about normal for the time of year. You’ll see some clean-ish conditions pop up on Friday the 24th afternoon with a bit of a longer period S swell (13 seconds, 146 energy), but it's still nothing to get excited about. We get a glimmer on Sunday the 26th morning with clean, glassy conditions and a small 1ft SSE groundswell, but again, it's tiny.
Then it gets ugly. From Monday the 29th through Friday the 1st of August, the wind howls onshore and we’ve got some proper rain. There’s a spike in size on the 1st of August with an 8ft ESE swell, but the wind is ripping cross-onshore at 12-22 mph, making it a total washing machine. The combined energy jumps to 808, but under those winds, that’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. It would be a battle out there.
Now, here’s where it gets a bit interesting. The real standout window is Sunday the 2nd of August. The forecast shows a solid 8ft ESE swell with a period of 10 seconds, pumping a combined energy of 1139. The wind shifts to a strong offshore from the WSW at 22 mph. That wind is going to groom that swell into clean, powerful lines at this beach and point set-up. Now, at 8ft, this is serious beginner territory – for experts and confident intermediates only. The period is moderate at 10 seconds, so it will have some punch. This spot is exposed to the swell and the direction matches the optimum S direction, so it should wrap in nicely. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so with this kind of quality, expect a crew.
The following morning, Monday the 3rd of August, is another solid option. The swell drops slightly to 6ft, but with a light offshore breeze from the North at just 3 mph, the surf will be clean and lined up, with the combined energy still strong at 763. This is a much friendlier size for a wider range of surfers looking for a good session.
After that, the swell fades fast. We’re back to small, weak, and messy from Tuesday the 4th onwards, with winds swinging onshore again and barely any energy left.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The clear standouts are Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August. Sunday the 2nd is the big one for the crew who can handle it, while Monday the 3rd offers a slightly more manageable size with likely perfect conditions. Mark your calendars.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | S 9 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
44 | 44 | 39 | 119 | 195 | 108 | 72 | 72 | 55 | 55 | 42 | 29 | 29 | 54 | 65 | 45 | 106 | 38 | 96 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:56AM0.20m | 1:24PM0.17m | 7:45PM0.30m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:28AM0.07m | 3:03PM0.17m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | S 6 | E 8 | S 7 |
25 | 12 | 39 | 27 | 195 | 108 | 70 | 72 | 55 | 55 | 42 | 29 | 29 | 12 | 65 | 45 | 32 | 38 | 22 | 82 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | E 6 | E 8 | — | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 10 | E 8 | S 9 | — | E 8 | S 11 | E 8 |
12 | 23 | 24 | 119 | 24 | 42 | — | 21 | 32 | 27 | 7 | 13 | 8 | 54 | 42 | 42 | — | 21 | 2 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | — | S 15 | E 9 | S 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 8 | S 11 | NE 7 |
6 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 16 | — | 4 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 19 | — | — | — | 21 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | SW 3 | — | E 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | S 9 | — | S 7 | — |
44 | 44 | 64 | 41 | — | — | 72 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | 106 | — | 96 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 396 | 776 | 762 | 649 | 421 | 73 |
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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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