Half Moon Bay surfForecast / Washington / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 26 Feb 2026 PST
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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
9.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Half Moon Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 1st Mar)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 1st Mar)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 27th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Half Moon Bay over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

Thu
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
1.8
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.7
NW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
1.4
SW
1.2
WNW
1.9
W
1.9
W
Period(s) (?)911141313121111101091099101614691010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4216921413101374548337228117114881335337324362167199738716
Wind
(km/h)
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNW
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
N
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
NW
10
ESE
15
SE
25
S
30
SSW
20
SW
15
W
20
WNW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:44PM
2.13
8:50AM
2.85
10:41PM
2.33
9:57AM
2.94
11:26PM
2.52
10:55AM
3.00
12:06AM
2.69
11:46AM
3.02
12:42AM
2.82
12:32PM
2.97
1:15AM
2.90
1:17PM
2.87
1:48AM
2.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:32AM
1.37
3:47PM
0.02
3:44AM
1.18
4:41PM
-0.09
4:43AM
0.94
5:26PM
-0.16
5:34AM
0.71
6:06PM
-0.16
6:20AM
0.50
6:42PM
-0.08
7:02AM
0.35
7:17PM
0.07
7:43AM
0.25
Thu
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--7:00--6:58--6:56--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:48
Sunset5:57--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:02--6:04--6:05--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C998777861112910981010109998
Feels °C (?)555233317857665544674
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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 12 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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