Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
16.3° C
1.8° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 898 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NW 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 (Jul 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. 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 18s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 24th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s

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 cookin’ for the Moss Landing stretch. Gotta be straight with you – this one’s a tough read. The whole 16-day window is a real grind, with barely a sniff of clean, rideable surf. The pattern is pretty locked in: a persistent cross-onshore wind from the W and WSW, which is just chopping everything up. There’s a long stretch of poor conditions from Friday the 24th of July all the way through to the morning of Monday the 4th of August. That’s a solid ten-plus days of junk. The only real glimmer I can see is a single, fleeting window.

Let’s talk about that one standout. The morning of Tuesday, the 4th of August, at Moss Landing. For a brief moment, the wind drops to nothing – glassy conditions. The swell is coming from the WNW at 5ft, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a decent enough groundswell, enough to push some lines through. The combined swell energy is a solid moderate 348, so there’s some push behind it. The water temp is sitting at 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber. The break is very consistent and fairly exposed to that NW swell direction, which lines up nicely with what it needs. It’s an advanced spot, so you’ll want to have your wits about you, and the crowds are *sometimes* an issue, so expect some company if you’re after the peak. This is the only real chance for a clean paddle, but it’s a short-lived opportunity.

Outside of that Tuesday morning, it’s a no-go. Most afternoons, especially as the swell pushes up to 5ft and even 6ft with a combined energy climbing into the strong range (362 to 443), the wind is just too strong and onshore. The waves will be a mess. Given the persistent side-off nature of the wind and the beach setup, this whole stretch actually looks a lot more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The swell is there, but the quality is just not for us.

So, for the next two weeks, you’ve got one morning – Tuesday the 4th of August. That’s your shot. Otherwise, it’s a long, frustrating wait. But hang in there – forecasts can change, and it doesn’t usually stay this poor for this long.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
5
1.4
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6
0.8
WNW
6
0.8
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6
1.4
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5
1
SW
20
0.8
WNW
6
1.4
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1
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6
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7
1.5
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1.3
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1.9
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1.4
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1.7
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8
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
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8
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
26
114
34
41
110
746
38
119
82
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187
169
232
362
248
232
319
270
174
215
192
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
WSW
0
WSW
10
W
15
WSW
0
E
10
W
15
WSW
0
ESE
10
W
15
WSW
0
S
10
WSW
15
W
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10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SW
10
WSW
15
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:33AM1.08m
7:25PM1.55m
10:22AM1.14m
8:12PM1.57m
11:00AM1.18m
8:56PM1.60m
11:32AM1.21m
9:38PM1.62m
12:01PM1.24m
10:17PM1.64m
12:27PM1.26m
10:56PM1.62m
12:52PM1.30m
11:35PM1.58m
Low Tide
1:35PM0.91m
3:08AM0.01m
2:31PM0.93m
3:49AM-0.05m
3:20PM0.92m
4:26AM-0.09m
4:02PM0.90m
4:59AM-0.12m
4:39PM0.86m
5:30AM-0.13m
5:16PM0.82m
6:00AM-0.12m
5:53PM0.77m
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8:20
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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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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