Half Moon Bay surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 09 Apr 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
10.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 10th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 14th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Mon night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NW
0.8
W
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
1.2
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
2.5
SW
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
1.5
WNW
1.2
WNW
Period(s) (?)813161618151516169888776899109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22721916517119215621825115121829328019111774486817542432383248
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
10
NE
10
SSE
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
5
W
10
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
15
W
30
WSW
40
SW
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
5
NE
0
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
oncrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:47PM
1.88
6:35AM
2.27
8:57PM
1.93
7:58AM
2.21
9:53PM
2.06
9:14AM
2.24
10:37PM
2.23
10:18AM
2.32
11:15PM
2.42
11:15AM
2.41
11:50PM
2.63
12:08PM
2.51
12:25AM
2.82
12:59PM
2.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:37AM
1.50
1:51PM
0.52
2:06AM
1.43
2:56PM
0.47
3:20AM
1.23
3:51PM
0.37
4:18AM
0.95
4:37PM
0.30
5:06AM
0.62
5:19PM
0.26
5:51AM
0.27
5:59PM
0.28
6:35AM
-0.05
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26
Sunset7:55--7:57--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:02--8:04--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------2---11--371111--
Temp. °C151211121010999998999898887
Feels °C (?)1178987774343453001125
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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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