Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
15.4° C
1.5° 

Moss Landing surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Moss Landing surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moss Landing this week:

The surf forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Moss Landing in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for Moss Landing over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re starting with a real flat spell, and honestly, there’s no good surf on the cards for the bulk of the forecast. The first real glimmer of something doesn’t show up until the morning of Thursday, July 16th, and even then it’s a marginal call. It’s a long wait.

From the start, through the 12th and well into the week, we’re looking at small, weak swells. The energy is low, with wave heights mostly between 3 ft and 3 ft. The wind is a persistent cross-onshore breeze from the WSW, and the wave comment is just "poor surf conditions". There’s nothing to get excited about.

The only time the numbers even hint at something worthwhile is the morning of Thursday, July 16th. The swell bumps up to 6 ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 952 (moderate-to-strong). That’s the biggest push of the whole 16-day window. But here’s the kicker – the wind is still a cross-onshore 15 km/h (9 mph) from the WSW, keeping things messy. The wave comment says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions". It’s a window for experienced surfers only, and even then, it’s going to be a battle with the chop. The afternoon of the 16th drops a bit, and the same cross-on wind keeps it poor.

After that, the swell fades again. The following week, from the 17th onward, is a repeat of the first: small, weak swells, persistent cross-onshore winds, and "poor surf conditions" across the board. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Sunday, July 18th, with a 2 ft swell from the SW and a very long 18-second period, and the combined energy is 481 (moderate). But the wind is a light onshore from the W, and the comment is still "marginal". That long period, clean groundswell is actually a good thing for a point break or reef, but Moss Landing is a fairly exposed beach set-up, so that long-period swell will likely break too straight and be hard to ride. Not the spot for it.

The water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’s not freezing.

Overall, it’s a bleak run. If you’re a paddle surfer, this is a 16-day window to do something else. The only real pulse of size (6 ft on the 16th) is ruined by the wind. Honestly, with that cross-onshore breeze and moderate energy, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Hang in there, the forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a tough one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:06PM1.87m
11:40AM1.28m
10:00PM1.90m
12:23PM1.34m
10:53PM1.87m
1:04PM1.38m
11:46PM1.80m
1:44PM1.43m
00:38AM1.67m
2:23PM1.47m
1:33AM1.50m
3:02PM1.50m
2:32AM1.31m
Low Tide
3:07PM0.85m
4:33AM-0.45m
4:06PM0.82m
5:21AM-0.48m
5:02PM0.77m
6:06AM-0.44m
5:58PM0.71m
6:51AM-0.35m
6:56PM0.65m
7:33AM-0.21m
7:55PM0.59m
8:15AM-0.04m
8:59PM0.52m
8:57AM0.16m
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Information about the Moss Landing Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Moss Landing provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Moss Landing can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Moss Landing 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 (Moss Landing) 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 Moss Landing 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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