
Surf Forecasts:
Moco surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SE swell with 466 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moco this week:
The surf forecast for Moco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Moco in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moco over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
464 | 343 | 281 | 227 | 87 | 87 | 191 | 127 | 418 | 466 | 331 | 277 | 173 | 101 | 100 | 86 | 82 | 61 | 48 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:41PM0.63m | 12:07PM0.85m | 11:28PM0.75m | 12:28PM0.94m | 00:03AM0.87m | 12:53PM1.00m | 00:34AM0.97m | 1:19PM1.05m | 1:06AM1.04m | 1:46PM1.06m | 1:39AM1.10m | 2:14PM1.04m | 2:13AM1.12m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:23AM0.24m | 6:17PM0.40m | 6:00AM0.14m | 6:39PM0.33m | 6:34AM0.06m | 7:02PM0.28m | 7:05AM-0.00m | 7:26PM0.24m | 7:36AM-0.03m | 7:49PM0.21m | 8:06AM-0.01m | 8:09PM0.19m | |||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
6:08 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 15 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
464 | 343 | 281 | 227 | 87 | 87 | 101 | 80 | 108 | 466 | 331 | 277 | 173 | 74 | 100 | 86 | 82 | 61 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 15 | SE 10 | SE 6 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 4 |
9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 54 | 30 | 59 | 71 | 71 | 66 | 101 | 92 | 47 | 19 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | — | SE 20 | SE 17 | SE 5 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | E 12 | E 11 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 16 | 238 | 10 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 9 | — | — | 3 | 9 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 9 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | S 4 |
— | — | 99 | 13 | 45 | 75 | 191 | 127 | 418 | — | — | 25 | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | 31 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 131 | 41 | 44 | 9 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 0 | 82 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 1 |
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Information about the Moco Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Moco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Moco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Moco 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 (Moco) 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 Moco 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.










