Half Moon Bay surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 19 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
12.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Half Moon Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Half Moon Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 19th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
13
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
8
1
W
11
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.2
NW
7
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
0.9
W
14
1.1
W
13
1.1
W
13
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
986
1011
781
256
242
191
365
358
151
344
399
307
336
320
361
333
434
408
425
298
254
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
20
NW
10
W
15
W
20
WSW
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:18PM2.43m
3:31AM3.01m
5:12PM2.37m
4:27AM2.80m
6:08PM2.34m
5:29AM2.55m
7:05PM2.34m
6:38AM2.30m
8:02PM2.39m
7:51AM2.10m
8:54PM2.47m
9:06AM2.00m
9:41PM2.57m
Low Tide
9:24AM-0.69m
9:22PM0.95m
10:16AM-0.54m
10:20PM0.99m
11:11AM-0.34m
11:26PM1.01m
12:07PM-0.12m
00:39AM0.96m
1:06PM0.09m
1:56AM0.82m
2:04PM0.28m
3:07AM0.60m
2:59PM0.45m
4:06AM0.36m
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:49
8:50
8:51
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:55
1
6
1
1
Temp °C
12
12
11
11
11
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
11
10
8
7
9
8
9
10
8
6
8
8
9
9
8
6
8
9
7
7
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
13
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
10
0.4
SW
15
0.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
0.5
W
16
0.9
W
14
1.1
W
13
1.1
W
13
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
Energy kJ
986
1011
781
256
155
191
365
78
98
344
399
307
336
320
132
333
434
408
425
298
254
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
17
0.9
WNW
12
1
W
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.6
W
9
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
17
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
104
71
70
228
242
156
119
96
96
113
143
249
75
107
122
60
124
89
135
73
137
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
W
18
0.1
W
21
0.5
SW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
54
22
132
117
64
55
49
25
9
122
15
37
109
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
10
1.2
NW
7
1.6
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.7
NW
6
0.5
WNW
4
Energy kJ
122
358
151
361
138
86
33
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
117
1119
128
141
144
4
141
765
128
141
149
45
149
1157
70
178
144
141
141
166
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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