Half Moon Bay surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 PDT
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Half Moon Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Half Moon Bay sea temperature is
11.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Half Moon Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Half Moon Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Half Moon Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 17th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Half Moon Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
W
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.3
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
1
WSW
1.3
SW
1
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1
SW
1
WNW
0.7
W
1
W
Period(s) (?)99101099981414148814121010891514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)627933166687857728011984646464128200399666300230129151221411
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
35
WNW
30
NW
10
NW
20
NW
15
NW
0
ENE
15
NW
15
E
10
ESE
10
SW
10
E
5
SE
20
NW
15
NNE
10
ENE
15
NW
10
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononononglassoncross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
glassoncrosscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:08PM
2.51
12:25AM
2.82
12:59PM
2.58
1:00AM
2.99
1:49PM
2.61
1:36AM
3.11
2:39PM
2.59
2:15AM
3.17
3:30PM
2.53
2:56AM
3.15
4:24PM
2.42
3:42AM
3.06
5:21PM
2.30
4:36AM
2.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:59PM
0.28
6:35AM
-0.05
6:39PM
0.36
7:18AM
-0.32
7:18PM
0.47
8:02AM
-0.49
8:00PM
0.62
8:48AM
-0.56
8:43PM
0.77
9:36AM
-0.52
9:29PM
0.93
10:29AM
-0.38
10:23PM
1.07
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:18--
Sunset-8:04--8:05--8:07--8:07--8:09--8:10--8:12-
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
332------------------
Temp. °C787799899101311131513161914121211
Feels °C (?)1-10332556710911139131712999
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Information about the Half Moon Bay Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a vacation in Washington State? If you are looking for accommodation near Half Moon Bay, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Washington State, consider staying in Aberdeen which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Washington State where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Astoria which is 83 km (52 miles) away, Centralia and Olympia.

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