Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.1m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at Moss Landing for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow grind. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, cross-onshore slop for the most part. The good news is this spot is very consistent, so it never fully flat-lines, but for the next week or so, you’re really just gonna be watching the ripples blow through.
The water temp is running pretty standard for late August, nothing unusual to mention there.
The first real flicker of life shows up on Sunday the 30th of August. We’ve got some moderate energy starting to build (734). Swell is up to 5.9ft out of the northwest, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s gonna be a bit gutless and bumpy on the face. Winds are light cross-onshore, so not totally horrible, but definitely not the clean stuff. It’s marked as marginal, so don’t expect a classic session.
Through the first week of September, the energy stays in the moderate range, topping out around 370, with the swell hovering near the 4.6ft mark. The wind remains a persistent cross-onshore from the west or southwest, which is the main killer here. It keeps things choppy. The swell direction is a bit more westerly through this run, shifting away from that optimum NW angle.
The standout of the whole forecast actually comes pretty late, on Sunday the 7th of September, in the morning. We get a light onshore breeze from the west, but it's just 5 km/h, almost glassy. The swell holds at 4.3ft with a period stretching to 10 seconds from the NW, which starts to have a bit more shape and power. The combined energy is moderate (347). The wind will be the lightest we've seen, making it the best chance for a clean line. For a more advanced spot, this is the window to circle.
Overall, with the persistent cross-off conditions and short-period swell, a lot of these days look more like they’d suit a kite if you’ve got one, rather than a paddler.
Stay patient, the end of the forecast window is the one to watch.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 44 | 131 | 113 | 113 | 155 | 106 | 179 | 219 | 129 | 124 | 159 | 122 | 111 | 75 | 155 | 167 | 145 | 247 | 237 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 |
High Tide | 9:49AM1.19m | 7:47PM1.52m | 10:20AM1.23m | 8:36PM1.57m | 10:46AM1.26m | 9:20PM1.60m | 11:10AM1.30m | 10:02PM1.61m | 11:33AM1.35m | 10:43PM1.59m | 11:56AM1.40m | 11:25PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:34AM0.10m | 2:19PM0.92m | 3:17AM0.05m | 3:04PM0.86m | 3:53AM0.01m | 3:43PM0.79m | 4:25AM-0.01m | 4:20PM0.72m | 4:55AM-0.01m | 4:55PM0.63m | 5:24AM0.03m | 5:32PM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | S 14 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 44 | 57 | 88 | 62 | 71 | 153 | 44 | 219 | 129 | 21 | 159 | 122 | 111 | 75 | 69 | 102 | 145 | 329 | 237 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SW 14 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 37 | 131 | 113 | 106 | 153 | 106 | 179 | 89 | 87 | 124 | 55 | 55 | 107 | 73 | 103 | 167 | 264 | 66 | 486 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | S 13 | NW 7 | W 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 15 | W 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 45 | 50 | 51 | 113 | 155 | 12 | 92 | 14 | 45 | 55 | 28 | 60 | 55 | 75 | 38 | 61 | 33 | 18 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | — | 6 | 48 | 45 | 32 | 93 | — | — | 155 | — | — | 247 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 26 | 169 | 0 | 126 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 68 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 22 | 0 |
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