Surf Forecasts:
Montoya surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSW swell with 566 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with SSW 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 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montoya over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
Honestly, the next few days are a bit of a washout. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf, with nothing worth a paddle till at least mid-week. The wind is messy, the swell is tiny, and it’s just not happening. It’s a pretty normal lull for the area, so don’t sweat it – it’ll turn around.
For Montoya, a beach and point set-up, it’s all about the wait. The first real glimmer comes on the morning of Tuesday July 14th. We get a 4ft swell from the SE, with a clean 9-second period – not huge, but the wind is offshore from the NW and it’s glassy. The combined energy is moderate (228), and it’s the best call in the window. It’ll be clean, but with the south swell direction, it might not be breaking perfectly on the beach; the point could be the go. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
Then, things get interesting a week later. On Sunday July 19th, we’ve got a big 10ft swell from the east, with a long 11-second period. That’s a solid groundswell, and the energy is very strong (3318). This is a big one – only for experienced surfers, as it’s well over 8ft. The wind is cross-off from the north, so it’ll be clean. Keep in mind, with a long period like that, the point might hold it better than the beach. This is a standout, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.
The other semi-decent call is Saturday July 18th, with a 7ft ESE swell on the afternoon. It’s a bit smaller and a shorter period (8 seconds), so the energy is strong but not as impressive (597). Still, with clean cross-off wind, it’s a decent option if you’re not hanging out for the big one.
So, in short: nothing for now. Tuesday July 14th is your early pick for a clean, smaller session. The real standout, though, is Sunday July 19th – that’s the one to mark on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 163 | 118 | 88 | 86 | 566 | 313 | 82 | 25 | 18 | 37 | 64 | 88 | 82 | 80 | 106 | 133 | 302 | 307 | 206 | 431 | 205 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:33PM0.25m | 4:47AM0.19m | 4:56PM0.16m | 00:27AM0.23m | 5:44AM0.20m | 12:34PM0.27m | 1:28AM0.22m | 6:43AM0.20m | 1:24PM0.30m | 2:36AM0.20m | 7:50AM0.20m | 2:21PM0.33m | 3:45AM0.19m | 3:24PM0.36m | 4:47AM0.19m | 4:28PM0.39m | 5:41AM0.19m | 5:31PM0.41m | |||
Low Tide | 2:58AM0.18m | 8:04AM0.13m | 3:36PM0.16m | 8:23PM0.10m | 3:32AM0.18m | 9:11PM0.07m | 4:15AM0.18m | 10:02PM0.05m | 5:09AM0.18m | 10:58PM0.02m | 6:19AM0.17m | 11:58PM0.00m | 7:36AM0.15m | 1:01AM-0.01m | 8:45AM0.14m | ||||||
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 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 |
mm | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 163 | 118 | 88 | 86 | 566 | 313 | 82 | 25 | 14 | 37 | 64 | 88 | 82 | 80 | 106 | 133 | 302 | 307 | 206 | 191 | 147 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 14 | S 13 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 11 | E 10 | ESE 13 | — | E 4 |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 13 | 60 | 28 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 66 | 46 | 121 | 77 | 181 | — | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | S 8 | — | S 12 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 7 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | W 3 | SW 5 | S 9 | S 15 | SSE 12 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | S 18 | — | — |
| kJ | 25 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 86 | 85 | 113 | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 3 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | SE 4 | ESE 3 | — | E 4 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | 95 | 197 | 119 | 59 | 36 | 28 | 29 | 33 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 431 | 205 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 115 | 115 | 152 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 534 | 14 | 534 | 723 | 156 | 22 | 22 |
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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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