Half Moon Bay surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 26 May 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
12.2° C
(Which is 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 27th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 28th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
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
3
1
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
W
14
2.5
W
12
2.1
W
11
2
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
9
1.6
W
18
2.1
W
16
2.1
W
16
2.4
WNW
14
2.4
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
0.6
SW
20
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4135
2139
1026
669
686
1633
2318
2206
2284
2221
1467
970
603
642
582
476
363
301
306
369
383
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
NW
5
NNE
15
WNW
20
NW
5
NW
15
WNW
25
NW
25
WNW
25
NW
30
NW
25
NW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
5
WNW
20
NNW
5
NNE
on
on
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
10:16AM1.98m
10:23PM2.66m
11:18AM2.02m
11:02PM2.73m
12:12PM2.09m
11:39PM2.77m
12:59PM2.16m
00:14AM2.79m
1:42PM2.21m
00:50AM2.79m
2:22PM2.23m
1:25AM2.76m
3:01PM2.23m
2:00AM2.72m
Low Tide
3:50PM0.61m
4:56AM0.13m
4:36PM0.75m
5:38AM-0.04m
5:20PM0.87m
6:17AM-0.16m
6:02PM0.98m
6:55AM-0.23m
6:43PM1.05m
7:32AM-0.26m
7:22PM1.11m
8:09AM-0.25m
8:01PM1.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:57
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:02
Temp °C
12
13
12
12
12
11
12
13
11
11
11
10
11
11
11
11
11
10
11
12
12
8
9
9
9
8
7
10
9
5
6
5
3
6
5
5
6
6
4
9
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
W
14
2.5
W
12
2.1
W
11
2
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
8
2.1
W
16
2.1
W
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
22
1.3
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
Energy kJ
4135
2139
1026
669
559
389
2318
2206
52
51
49
29
59
74
31
49
163
301
173
106
99
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.7
W
22
1.6
W
18
1.6
WNW
8
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
25
0.1
SW
25
0.2
WSW
24
0.3
SW
22
0.3
SW
14
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SW
20
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
6
165
118
83
444
1633
354
53
48
10
12
24
54
76
29
271
306
369
383
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
21
0.2
W
24
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
9
44
85
74
53
15
12
50
27
41
26
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
14
2.4
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
0.8
NW
4
Energy kJ
686
336
2284
2221
1467
970
603
642
582
476
363
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
141
166
0
141
766
4
141
511
160
992
1119
144
571
1023
144
960
964
104
70
1023
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
4
5
6
6
6
6
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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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