When should you surf Montara today?
The strongest signal points around 11h with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Montara surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Montara (Half Moon Bay).
Best score today
8811h
Now
5007:00
Waves
1.2 m
12 s
Wind
10 km/h
Sideshore · NE
Tide
▲ 04:00 · ▲ 14:00
range 1.3 m
Light
07:19 → 18:31
Best windows today
10h75/100
1.1 m · 12 s · 10 km/h
11h88/100
1.1 m · 12 s · 6 km/h
12h63/100
1.1 m · 12 s · 11 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 75 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 5 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 100 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 100 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · NE | high tide |
| 05:00 | 100 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · SW | high tide |
| 06:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 21 km/h · E | low tide |
| 08:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 26 km/h · E | low tide |
| 09:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 18 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · W | high tide |
| 15:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 63 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 17 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 50 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 14 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 12 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · N | low tide |
| 23:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 14 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Montara today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 04:00 · ▲ 14:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Montara suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Montara.