Montrose Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.73° N 2.44° W

Montrose Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Montrose sea temperature is
13.8°C
1.0° 

Montrose surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Montrose surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSE swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Montrose this week:

The surf forecast for Montrose over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Montrose in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 25th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montrose over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
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N
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.5
S
4
0.2
NNE
8
0.6
NE
4
0.8
NE
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1
NE
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.9
SSE
4
1.1
SSE
5
1
SSE
6
0.9
SE
5
0.6
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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6
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8
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7
12
30
53
12
8
29
64
63
41
24
35
36
19
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
NE
15
NNE
5
N
5
WNW
15
S
25
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15
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
N
10
WSW
25
SW
15
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High Tide
10:23PM3.07m
11:22AM3.08m
11:37PM3.27m
12:22PM3.30m
00:29AM3.56m
1:06PM3.56m
1:09AM3.85m
1:43PM3.83m
1:44AM4.13m
2:16PM4.07m
2:18AM4.37m
2:47PM4.27m
2:51AM4.54m
Low Tide
4:46AM1.70m
5:23PM1.85m
6:05AM1.43m
6:22PM1.58m
6:51AM1.08m
7:02PM1.28m
7:27AM0.74m
7:36PM0.98m
7:59AM0.42m
8:09PM0.71m
8:31AM0.17m
8:42PM0.49m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Montrose Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Montrose provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Montrose can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Montrose 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 (Montrose) 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 Montrose 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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