Half Moon Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.91° N 124.12° W

Issued: 10 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Half Moon Bay sea temperature is
13.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Half Moon Bay surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 502 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 21s period with SW swell.

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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Half Moon Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 7th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 8th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.1
W
8
0.6
SW
15
1
W
8
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
1.2
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
208
145
157
134
137
107
157
96
172
228
378
289
237
162
206
373
236
307
502
328
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SW
5
WNW
5
W
15
WNW
10
NW
10
W
20
WNW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
W
10
SSW
10
W
10
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
3:53PM2.24m
2:58AM2.55m
4:28PM2.26m
3:36AM2.41m
5:03PM2.29m
4:20AM2.24m
5:38PM2.33m
5:12AM2.05m
6:16PM2.40m
6:17AM1.86m
6:58PM2.48m
7:37AM1.73m
7:47PM2.59m
Low Tide
9:02AM-0.28m
9:03PM0.99m
9:36AM-0.24m
9:45PM0.92m
10:09AM-0.15m
10:31PM0.84m
10:43AM-0.01m
11:24PM0.74m
11:21AM0.19m
00:24AM0.60m
12:04PM0.42m
1:30AM0.41m
12:58PM0.66m
2:36AM0.18m
cloud
light rain
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:14
9:14
9:13
9:13
9:13
9:12
9:12
 mm
1
1
3
Temp °C
13
14
14
14
14
13
13
14
13
13
13
12
13
13
12
14
14
14
12
13
13
Feels °C
12
12
14
14
12
11
11
11
10
10
9
8
9
9
9
13
12
14
8
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.5
W
12
0.5
W
12
1.3
WNW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.9
WNW
8
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.8
SW
18
1.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
83
97
145
157
134
137
92
90
65
172
75
73
289
109
153
83
118
210
214
375
328
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.4
WNW
11
0.5
W
11
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
18
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
208
208
125
141
104
136
107
157
42
63
73
116
249
47
145
206
373
206
307
104
252
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
W
14
0.4
SW
18
0.3
W
13
0.4
W
12
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
W
10
0.4
SW
14
0.2
WSW
24
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
5
4
37
16
109
31
48
49
70
70
32
73
54
75
162
140
161
236
107
74
104
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
2
1.2
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
1
96
228
378
237
502
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
1
52
52
766
4
167
765
141
141
571
141
570
1119
38
0
45
52
571
964
52
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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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