Half Moon Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.91° N 124.12° W

Issued: 10 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Half Moon Bay sea temperature is
13.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with 817 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 2.1m 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+) 2AM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 20th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 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 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
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
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.3
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
368
551
611
702
688
474
336
352
248
233
203
167
130
243
292
271
215
199
194
300
167
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
15
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
11:03AM1.83m
Low Tide
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
3:57PM1.04m
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:22
5:22
5:22
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9:13
9:14
9:14
9:14
9:14
9:15
9:15
9:15
 mm
Temp °C
14
15
14
13
12
13
13
14
14
14
19
20
17
19
16
13
13
13
13
12
13
Feels °C
11
13
11
11
10
11
10
12
11
12
17
16
13
17
13
8
10
10
9
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
SW
14
1
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1.3
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
368
551
611
702
688
474
336
202
153
119
86
167
105
243
127
61
107
117
194
232
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
19
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
310
306
302
269
171
167
206
352
248
233
203
111
130
61
61
91
133
76
54
300
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
20
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.2
WSW
21
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.2
W
11
0.3
SW
12
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
15
15
59
60
197
152
44
40
60
60
86
111
103
18
60
10
22
20
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
114
292
271
215
199
169
153
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
4
141
141
0
0
144
0
0
52
4
4
166
4
4
511
104
160
1436
141
160
160
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
1
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
5
8
9
5
6
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
8
6
7
5
7
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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