Moss Landing surf break

Moss Landing surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 PDT
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Moss Landing surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
12.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 24th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 27th May)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 26th May)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
4
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
3
0
0
4
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.7
NW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
12
1
NW
15
2.1
WNW
14
2.1
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1
WNW
18
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
7
2.4
NW
9
1.9
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
142
183
215
149
435
1809
1515
1450
1319
778
446
659
742
721
515
474
269
504
968
612
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
W
15
W
15
W
5
WSW
20
W
30
W
10
W
5
WSW
20
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
S
15
W
15
WSW
0
SW
15
W
20
W
0
E
10
WSW
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
7:01PM1.46m
7:03AM1.06m
7:40PM1.51m
8:21AM1.04m
8:14PM1.54m
9:30AM1.05m
8:46PM1.56m
10:30AM1.08m
9:16PM1.57m
11:22AM1.11m
9:46PM1.56m
12:09PM1.13m
10:17PM1.55m
12:52PM1.13m
Low Tide
1:29AM0.36m
12:59PM0.27m
2:23AM0.18m
1:47PM0.41m
3:11AM0.03m
2:31PM0.54m
3:52AM-0.09m
3:13PM0.65m
4:29AM-0.17m
3:54PM0.74m
5:03AM-0.22m
4:33PM0.81m
5:37AM-0.24m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:19
Temp °C
14
12
14
14
12
15
15
12
13
15
12
15
15
12
14
14
13
15
17
14
14
12
11
11
11
10
10
9
8
12
11
10
13
12
11
11
11
12
12
12
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
NW
15
0.9
SSW
16
2.1
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
14
1.9
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
14
1.9
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
Energy kJ
75
188
362
464
463
435
382
1515
1450
236
778
446
339
742
721
515
178
269
78
601
612
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
15
0.7
NW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.1
S
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
NW
20
1
WNW
18
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
SSW
14
1.1
WNW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
23
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
SSW
21
Energy kJ
142
142
183
215
149
353
2
318
236
2
178
388
659
221
113
111
474
76
107
96
374
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
16
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
4
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
24
0.4
NW
22
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
S
21
0.5
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
22
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
127
56
32
19
2
7
2
2
11
119
149
143
104
105
9
105
37
31
263
67
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
3
1
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
14
2.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
8
1.5
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
2.2
WNW
7
2.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
1
64
1809
1319
202
248
226
504
968
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
1
4
1
4
3
2
3
3
1
3
1
2
4
2
Distance (km)
321
0
321
22
0
26
1263
22
0
22
10
23
321
0
26
22
0
22
320
0
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
4
3
9
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
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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.

Moss Landing is 10 km (6 miles) from Neponset. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Neponset. Neponset has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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