Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
15.3° C
0.8° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 641 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 1.0m 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 29th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a sobering look at Moss Landing.

The long-range picture is not pretty. We’ve got a solid 16-day block ahead, but it starts with a big fat zero. Persistent cross-onshore winds are ruining the surface, and we’re looking at a gap of several days with absolutely no worthwhile surf. The first glimmer of anything even close to rideable doesn’t show up until Monday, the 4th of August, and that’s just “marginal” – code for still pretty lousy.

On Monday morning, the 4th of August, we’ve got a weak, short-period WNW swell at 4ft with a 9-second period. The combined energy is middling. It’s still under a light cross-onshore breeze, so expect bumpy, unshaped waves.

The only day that gets a slight nod is Sunday morning, the 10th of August. The swell holds at around 4ft from the WNW, still a short 9-second period, and the combined energy registers at 279. The wind is still light and cross-onshore, but it’s the least worst option in a dire run. The water temperature sits at 60°F, which is normal for the season.

Honestly, there isn’t a single day in this entire 16-day window that I’d recommend dragging your board out for. The constant cross-onshore flow and short, weak swell mean every session will be a fight against chop and crumbly, gutless waves. If you absolutely have to get wet, aim for the morning of the 10th of August, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
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8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
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1.6
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9
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10
1.7
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10
1.7
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10
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10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
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9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
274
243
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207
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247
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249
355
641
578
506
544
555
411
299
305
207
154
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
0
ESE
10
WSW
15
SW
5
S
10
WSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
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0
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10
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10
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10
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Wind State
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glassy
High Tide
12:27PM1.26m
10:56PM1.62m
12:52PM1.30m
11:35PM1.58m
1:18PM1.34m
00:15AM1.51m
1:44PM1.39m
00:59AM1.40m
2:12PM1.44m
1:50AM1.28m
2:44PM1.50m
2:52AM1.14m
3:20PM1.55m
4:13AM1.02m
Low Tide
5:16PM0.82m
6:00AM-0.12m
5:53PM0.77m
6:30AM-0.08m
6:33PM0.71m
7:00AM-0.01m
7:17PM0.64m
7:32AM0.10m
8:07PM0.55m
8:06AM0.25m
9:04PM0.45m
8:44AM0.41m
10:08PM0.34m
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8:15
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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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