Surf Forecasts:
Montoya surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3PM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montoya over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's talk about the waves at Montoya for the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, I won't lie. A lot of nothing, but a couple of windows that could be worth the drive.
The water's sitting at about 53° – a bit warmer than usual for this time of year, so you might be alright in a spring suit.
The first week is a slow one. Most days are small, choppy, and pretty ordinary. The first real glimmer of hope is Thursday, July 30th, in the morning. The wind goes glassy, and we get a clean 3ft south-southeast groundswell with an 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate (204), and the surface will be like a mirror. It's not going to be huge, but it'll be the cleanest waves of the first week. Montoya can get crowded sometimes, so be ready to share.
The middle of the forecast is a bit of a mess. The swell picks up, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore, making it lumpy and choppy. Not ideal for a beach and point break.
Now, the standout session. Tuesday, August 4th, in the afternoon. This is the one. The wind is glassy, and we've got a solid 5ft swell from the east with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong (427). That's a proper wave with good shape and power. It's going to be clean all day. If you're a beginner, that 5ft might be a bit much, but for the rest of us, it's going to be a cracker.
The following morning, Wednesday the 5th, is also a good call. A clean 3ft easterly swell with a light cross-off breeze. It's a bit smaller than Tuesday, but still a solid option.
The last week of the outlook sees the swell getting big again, with some 7ft+ days, but the wind is onshore and messy. It's going to be a washing machine out there. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, the bottom line: the first week has one good, glassy morning on the 30th. The real winner is the afternoon of Tuesday, August 4th. Don't miss it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | E 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 108 | 70 | 55 | 54 | 46 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 48 | 35 | 26 | 24 | 83 | 66 | 194 | 154 | 150 | 158 | 79 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:14AM0.18m | 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 | 8:26AM0.21m | 1:39PM0.17m | 8:27PM0.29m | 8:56AM0.22m | 2:03PM0.17m | 9:08PM0.28m | ||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.18m | 1:09AM0.06m | 9:11AM0.17m | 1:59AM0.06m | 9:46AM0.17m | 2:45AM0.07m | 10:25AM0.16m | 3:28AM0.07m | 3:03PM0.17m | 4:10AM0.08m | 4:00PM0.15m | 4:50AM0.09m | 12:24PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 6 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 |
| kJ | 108 | 33 | 55 | 39 | 37 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 14 | 44 | 35 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 66 | 194 | 154 | 150 | 158 | 79 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | E 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | SSE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 29 | 70 | 21 | 54 | 46 | 21 | 9 | 29 | 17 | 48 | 27 | 26 | 24 | — | 24 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 15 | — | — | — | SSE 14 | S 5 | S 11 | — | — | SSE 12 | S 11 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 12 | E 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 27 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | 18 | 2 | 21 | — | — | 14 | 10 | — | 10 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 4 | S 5 | — | — | SSW 5 | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 83 | — | — | 24 | — | 2 | 23 | 91 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 62 | 1 | 20 | 396 | 396 | 534 | 534 | 307 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 149 | 66 | 109 | 109 |
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