Half Moon Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.91° N 124.12° W

Issued: 10 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Half Moon Bay sea temperature is
13.0° C

1.2°C colder than average 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,245 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 25th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 28th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
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
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
1.1
WNW
7
0.6
SW
15
1.1
WNW
7
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
1.3
W
8
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
2
W
10
2
W
10
2.4
WNW
9
2
W
9
2.1
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
103
163
110
137
131
194
300
165
163
248
223
298
359
818
802
960
705
721
659
516
Wind (km/h)
10
N
10
NW
20
NW
10
NW
15
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
SSE
20
WSW
20
W
10
WNW
10
SW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
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
11:45PM2.70m
1:28PM2.12m
00:26AM2.72m
2:06PM2.17m
Low Tide
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
6:36AM-0.19m
6:21PM1.15m
7:14AM-0.23m
7:03PM1.12m
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light rain
light rain
light rain
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:24
5:24
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9:14
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
 mm
5
3
1
4
Temp °C
18
22
21
16
13
14
12
13
13
13
14
13
12
13
13
13
13
13
13
12
13
Feels °C
17
20
17
13
11
12
8
12
11
12
11
9
8
11
9
10
12
11
11
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
1.1
WNW
7
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
6
0.6
SW
16
0.9
W
7
1.3
W
8
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
2
W
10
0.6
SW
18
2.4
WNW
9
2
W
9
2.1
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
54
53
163
61
134
116
194
56
24
163
79
223
298
359
818
249
960
705
721
659
125
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
130
103
61
91
137
75
75
300
165
45
248
181
183
125
297
192
188
161
161
125
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.3
SW
12
0.3
W
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.3
WNW
9
0.1
SW
21
0.5
S
5
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
W
13
0.1
W
24
0.1
W
24
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
111
60
18
60
133
22
18
19
44
17
18
12
75
73
14
11
11
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
7
0.6
SW
5
0.8
SSW
5
2
W
10
1.8
WNW
9
Energy kJ
111
110
131
124
18
32
802
516
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
166
4
4
172
128
160
1436
104
0
0
0
160
511
4
0
2516
52
144
141
141
141
Best forecast wave conditions in Washington State
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
1
4
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
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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