Half Moon Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.91° N 124.12° W

Issued: 4 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Half Moon Bay sea temperature is
14.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 910 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with WNW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 19th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 19th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 20th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.2
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
607
444
495
636
624
702
674
456
295
352
248
233
203
203
130
192
330
390
453
394
353
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
25
NNW
10
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
15
W
15
SW
15
SW
5
SSE
10
WSW
20
NW
10
N
10
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
4:51PM2.48m
4:16AM2.72m
5:39PM2.49m
5:13AM2.44m
6:27PM2.49m
6:15AM2.15m
7:14PM2.51m
7:24AM1.91m
8:02PM2.53m
8:39AM1.78m
8:49PM2.56m
9:54AM1.76m
9:35PM2.60m
Low Tide
9:59AM-0.60m
10:11PM0.77m
10:47AM-0.39m
11:12PM0.74m
11:35AM-0.13m
00:18AM0.68m
12:24PM0.16m
1:26AM0.58m
1:15PM0.44m
2:33AM0.43m
2:08PM0.69m
3:34AM0.27m
3:03PM0.89m
4:27AM0.11m
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
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9:13
9:14
9:14
9:14
9:14
9:15
9:15
 mm
Temp °C
17
17
14
14
14
13
13
13
13
14
15
14
21
20
18
17
15
13
13
13
12
Feels °C
16
12
10
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
20
17
15
16
10
8
10
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
9
0.9
SW
18
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
SW
14
0.9
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
8
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
1.7
WNW
9
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
352
444
495
636
624
702
674
456
295
160
153
98
62
203
81
192
127
61
453
117
194
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
13
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
Energy kJ
607
16
310
306
302
269
171
167
206
352
248
233
203
111
130
60
61
91
78
76
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.2
SSW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.2
WSW
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.1
S
9
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
16
15
15
59
37
197
194
44
40
60
60
86
2
111
103
18
60
133
22
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
8
Energy kJ
311
90
330
390
394
353
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
4
1
Distance (km)
4
511
4
141
141
52
0
0
0
0
766
4
4
166
4
151
511
128
144
766
141
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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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