Half Moon Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.91° N 124.12° W

Issued: 10 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Half Moon Bay sea temperature is
13.2° 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,115 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 27th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.1
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
1.4
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
NW
7
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1.7
W
9
1.8
W
10
2.3
W
12
3
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
352
248
233
203
203
130
138
169
207
173
156
194
300
167
163
248
502
663
1522
2115
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
W
20
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
SSW
10
S
30
S
15
SW
25
WNW
15
W
10
WSW
25
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:15AM2.15m
7:14PM2.51m
7:24AM1.91m
8:02PM2.53m
8:39AM1.78m
8:49PM2.56m
9:54AM1.76m
9:35PM2.60m
11:03AM1.83m
10:19PM2.64m
12:00PM1.94m
11:03PM2.67m
12:47PM2.04m
Low Tide
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
3:57PM1.04m
5:13AM-0.02m
4:49PM1.12m
5:55AM-0.12m
5:36PM1.16m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:14
9:14
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
 mm
18
4
2
3
9
Temp °C
13
13
13
13
15
16
15
14
15
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
14
13
13
14
Feels °C
11
11
10
11
13
13
12
12
11
9
10
9
8
11
11
8
12
12
9
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.3
W
8
1.7
W
9
1.8
W
10
2.3
W
12
3
W
12
Energy kJ
239
157
125
100
59
203
130
103
163
61
109
116
194
300
167
163
234
502
663
1522
2115
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.6
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.4
SW
13
1.1
SSW
6
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
14
0.7
SW
17
Energy kJ
206
352
248
233
203
111
111
60
61
91
133
75
54
25
12
45
71
181
183
74
297
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.1
S
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.2
W
11
0.3
SW
12
0.3
W
8
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.3
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
0.6
S
5
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
44
63
60
60
86
2
3
18
18
60
10
22
10
19
45
17
248
21
75
125
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
7
1
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
NW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
SSW
4
Energy kJ
81
77
138
169
207
173
156
76
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
4
2
Distance (km)
45
166
766
4
162
571
4
151
571
128
160
1436
52
0
0
166
0
366
141
0
1119
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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