Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
16.0° C
1.1° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 10th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what Moss Landing has in store for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough outlook. The entire 16-day window is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any surf worth paddling out for. The first recommendation doesn't even pop up until the very end, so you’re looking at a big gap of nearly two weeks of poor conditions. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 61°, which is nice for a session, but it doesn’t help the waves.

The pattern is stubborn, with a consistent cross-onshore wind and a light breeze that’s just enough to put a crinkle on the surface. Most days, the swell is small and weak – we’re talking combined wave energy figures that are often two-digit, like 27 (weak) or 67 (weak), meaning barely any energy in the water. It’s a pretty grim run for paddle surfing.

Monday, August 10th through Saturday, August 22nd: This whole stretch is a write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is always cross-onshore, and the wave comment is consistently "poor surf conditions." The combined energy is mostly weak, barely cracking 100 most days. It’s a long, flat, choppy grind. For a break that’s very consistent and fairly exposed, this is a real bummer of a run.

Sunday, August 23rd: There’s a tiny glimmer. We get a morning session with an *on*shore wind, which is a change, but the swell is still only 3ft from the WNW. The energy is moderate at 229, but with the wrong wind direction, it’s still not going to be a good wave.

Monday, August 24th: The morning is “marginal” at best. A 1ft swell from the SW with a very long 18-second period pops up, giving us a combined energy of 273 (moderate). That long period means it’s a groundswell, but it’s so small it’s barely going to break. It’s a tease.

Tuesday, August 25th: This is the only day that even comes close to a “standout,” and that’s only because everything else is so bad. The morning has a 4ft swell from the WNW with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 311 (moderate). It’s still a cross-onshore light breeze, so the surface won’t be glassy, but it’s the biggest, most energetic swell we’ve seen. The afternoon holds a similar 4ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, pushing the energy to 355. It’s still a gentle cross-onshore breeze, but if you’re desperate, this is the best you’re going to get in the whole 16 days. The wind is still a problem, so it won't be clean, but it's the only window with any real push.

In short, Moss Landing is in a deep slump. Leave the board in the car and maybe go for a swim. The setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session for most of this period. The only sliver of hope is that Tuesday the 25th offers a bit of size, but don't expect anything special.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.5
SW
18
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.6
SW
16
1
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
SW
13
0.3
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
168
116
168
155
124
165
154
206
131
193
119
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67
44
27
84
21
58
116
57
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
SW
10
W
15
WSW
0
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
10
W
15
W
0
SW
10
W
15
W
0
ESE
10
W
15
WSW
5
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
cross-on
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cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:32AM1.29m
9:01PM1.84m
11:11AM1.36m
9:56PM1.85m
11:48AM1.42m
10:48PM1.81m
12:24PM1.48m
11:39PM1.71m
12:58PM1.51m
00:30AM1.58m
1:31PM1.54m
1:22AM1.42m
2:05PM1.55m
2:20AM1.25m
Low Tide
3:07PM0.81m
4:18AM-0.30m
4:02PM0.72m
5:01AM-0.29m
4:55PM0.62m
5:42AM-0.22m
5:46PM0.52m
6:21AM-0.10m
6:38PM0.45m
6:59AM0.05m
7:29PM0.39m
7:36AM0.23m
8:24PM0.35m
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6:24
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8:04
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Temp °C
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13
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14
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Feels °C
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14
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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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