Half Moon Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.91° N 124.12° W

Half Moon Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Half Moon Bay sea temperature is
15.8°C
0.8° 

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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
17
1.1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.6
WSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
167
162
113
105
99
76
76
147
125
88
110
188
244
212
147
140
188
251
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
25
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
15
WNW
5
N
5
NNW
20
NW
10
NE
10
NE
20
NW
10
NE
10
NE
15
NW
5
S
0
SSE
10
NW
5
W
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
2:43AM2.64m
2:54PM2.85m
3:27AM2.48m
3:26PM2.80m
4:12AM2.31m
3:58PM2.71m
5:00AM2.13m
4:31PM2.60m
5:54AM1.97m
5:10PM2.47m
7:00AM1.85m
6:02PM2.34m
Low Tide
8:21PM-0.03m
8:30AM0.20m
9:03PM-0.05m
9:05AM0.45m
9:44PM-0.01m
9:40AM0.72m
10:27PM0.10m
10:16AM0.98m
11:13PM0.25m
10:56AM1.20m
00:08AM0.41m
11:51AM1.38m
1:14AM0.51m
mod rain
light rain
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:56
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:31
7:30
7:28
7:25
7:23
7:22
 mm
9
3
Temp °C
14
14
16
15
15
15
15
14
16
15
18
20
16
19
22
17
17
19
17
Feels °C
13
10
14
13
15
13
13
13
12
12
16
16
13
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17
16
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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.

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