
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Moss Landing over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty bleak start. We're looking at a solid stretch of days with nothing worth paddling out for. From Thursday the 3rd through to Tuesday the 8th, it's just poor surf conditions with tiny, weak swell and cross-onshore winds messing things up. The swell is small, the energy is weak, and the wind is just ruining any chance of a clean wave. You're better off doing something else.
Now, things start to get a little interesting around Wednesday the 9th. We get a bit of a pulse of long-period groundswell, 19 seconds, from the southwest. The swell is still small, only about 2 ft, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. That's a rare treat. The wave energy jumps up – still not huge, but that long period means there's some push. For a morning session, you might find a few clean, lined-up waves if you're patient. It's surfable, but it's not a standout.
The real shot of adrenaline comes in on Friday the 11th of September. That morning, we’ve got a solid 7 ft southwest swell hitting, with a 12-second period. The combined energy is massive – that's proper power. The wind is light and from the west, which is onshore, but only about 6 mph, so it should be manageable. This is the main event. That size is getting into the expert-only zone, so if you're not comfortable in overhead, punchy surf, sit this one out. But for the crew with the skills, this is the best on offer. The afternoon drops a bit to 6 ft, still solid, but the wind picks up a touch. The direction is a solid southwest, which is what Moss Landing likes to see.
After that, it settles back down. The rest of the forecast into the second week is mostly small, weak, and cross-onshore. There's a mention of a long-period 24-second swell on the 16th, but it's only 1 ft, so it's all show and no go. The 18th of September shows a little more promise with some energy and marginal conditions, but nothing that's going to get the heart racing.
So, the standout is clear: Friday the 11th of September. If you're an expert, be there for the morning session for the biggest, most powerful waves of the outlook. The Wednesday the 9th morning glass-off is a distant second for a sneaky, clean session on the small stuff.
The water temp is about 60°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so a good 4/3 will do you.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 19 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 5 |
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68 | 119 | 183 | 166 | 141 | 135 | 122 | 90 | 55 | 73 | 108 | 41 | 25 | 58 | 51 | 35 | 49 | 132 | 183 | 284 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:25PM1.62m | 6:15AM1.06m | 4:28PM1.62m | 7:39AM1.13m | 5:39PM1.63m | 8:36AM1.22m | 6:52PM1.66m | 9:20AM1.30m | 7:59PM1.69m | 9:58AM1.39m | 8:59PM1.71m | 10:33AM1.46m | 9:54PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:04AM0.80m | 10:53PM0.08m | 10:17AM0.91m | 00:10AM0.02m | 11:45AM0.94m | 1:20AM-0.05m | 1:06PM0.89m | 2:20AM-0.11m | 2:12PM0.79m | 3:10AM-0.13m | 3:09PM0.65m | 3:54AM-0.11m | 3:59PM0.51m | 4:33AM-0.05m | |||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 |
376 | 119 | 183 | 582 | 518 | 539 | 506 | 499 | 428 | 334 | 268 | 294 | 320 | 518 | 503 | 518 | 495 | 446 | 151 | 260 | 213 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
68 | 368 | 497 | 166 | 141 | 135 | 122 | 90 | 55 | 73 | 203 | 41 | 239 | 58 | 51 | 35 | 49 | 23 | 133 | 284 | 309 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 14 | SW 11 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SW 9 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 11 | WNW 4 |
127 | 72 | 147 | 57 | 114 | 106 | 66 | 44 | 46 | 140 | 29 | 239 | 25 | 14 | 34 | 80 | 12 | 132 | 183 | 5 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | NW 10 | NW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 108 | — | — | 52 | — | — | 42 | — | — | 100 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 22 | 0 | 145 | 592 | 0 | 126 | 22 | 1 | 343 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 22 | 1 | 169 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
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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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