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Montara Surf Forecast
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Montara surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 17 Apr 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Montara this week:
The surf forecast for Montara over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Montara in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 21st Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 23rd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Montara over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 467 | 374 | 280 | 202 | 186 | 175 | 227 | 194 | 460 | 452 | 452 | 511 | 473 | 492 | 676 | 598 | 926 | 1102 | 783 | 674 | 675 | 465 | 236 | 150 | 178 | 193 | 201 | 800 | 778 | 294 | 396 | 329 | 404 | 455 | 280 | 273 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:38PM 1.08 | 1:36AM 1.49 | 4:53PM 1.07 | 2:26AM 1.44 | 6:05PM 1.11 | 3:29AM 1.39 | 6:57PM 1.17 | 4:42AM 1.36 | 7:34PM 1.25 | 6:00AM 1.36 | 8:05PM 1.36 | 7:14AM 1.37 | 8:35PM 1.48 | 8:23AM 1.40 | 9:05PM 1.61 | 9:27AM 1.42 | 9:37PM 1.73 | 10:29AM 1.43 | 10:11PM 1.84 | 11:29AM 1.42 | 10:47PM 1.92 | 12:29PM 1.39 | 11:27PM 1.94 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:12AM -0.06 | 7:37PM 0.99 | 9:02AM -0.03 | 8:32PM 1.05 | 10:02AM -0.01 | 10:01PM 1.08 | 11:05AM 0.00 | 11:36PM 1.02 | 12:07PM -0.00 | 12:48AM 0.87 | 1:02PM 0.00 | 1:44AM 0.67 | 1:51PM 0.03 | 2:34AM 0.42 | 2:35PM 0.10 | 3:21AM 0.15 | 3:18PM 0.20 | 4:08AM -0.11 | 4:00PM 0.33 | 4:54AM -0.32 | 4:43PM 0.47 | 5:42AM -0.47 | 5:28PM 0.61 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Montara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Montara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Montara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Montara 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 (Montara) 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 Montara 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.
Montara is 8 km (5 miles) from Pacifica. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pacifica. Pacifica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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