
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW 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 (Aug 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
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 offer for Moss Landing over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, this is a tough run. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off for decent paddle surfing. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up.
We start off Wednesday the 5th with tiny swell, only 1ft from the SW, and a light cross-on breeze. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy is weak, around 112 (moderate wave energy). It’s small and messy. Thursday and Friday are more of the same – 2ft SW swell, light cross-on wind, and the wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” The energy stays weak, never cracking 131. It’s a real bummer.
The weekend of the 8th and 9th sees a slight bump in size, with the swell shifting to the WNW. Saturday morning brings 2ft, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds, and the energy is a paltry 43 (weak wave energy). Sunday morning gets up to 4ft, with a moderate 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 296 (moderate wave energy). Sounds promising, right? Wrong. The wind is still cross-on, and the forecast still says “poor surf conditions.” It’s just not clean enough.
The following week is a sad story. Monday the 10th through Tuesday the 11th, we’ve got 4ft to 4ft of WNW swell, with energy readings in the 199 to 312 range, but the wind never lets up. It’s that constant cross-on breeze. By Wednesday the 12th, the morning session gets a “marginal” rating – the only time in the whole 16 days – but it’s still a cross-on wind and the swell is only 4ft. Even that’s a stretch.
After that, the swell fades. From Thursday the 13th onwards, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 3ft, with short periods and weak energy. The last two weeks are a flat spell. The 19th of August has a weird spike of 3ft but with a terrible 5-second period, so it’s just wind chop.
Honestly, for a spot that’s “very consistent,” this is a blank run. There are no standouts. The combination of persistent cross-on wind, small swell, and poor quality means the waves just aren’t there for a surf. Save your energy. The only thing that might get a bit of a look is if the wind shifts, but for now, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
72 | 72 | 99 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 83 | 43 | 52 | 54 | 296 | 296 | 319 | 312 | 232 | 176 | 203 | 199 | 151 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:03PM1.60m | 5:57AM0.97m | 4:55PM1.64m | 7:41AM1.01m | 5:54PM1.69m | 8:56AM1.11m | 6:58PM1.75m | 9:49AM1.20m | 8:01PM1.80m | 10:32AM1.29m | 9:01PM1.84m | 11:11AM1.36m | 9:56PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:28AM0.59m | 11:18PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.75m | 00:30AM0.08m | 11:37AM0.86m | 1:37AM-0.06m | 12:55PM0.91m | 2:37AM-0.18m | 2:05PM0.88m | 3:30AM-0.27m | 3:07PM0.81m | 4:18AM-0.30m | 4:02PM0.72m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
40 | 44 | 99 | 43 | 28 | 84 | 84 | 210 | 83 | 318 | 52 | 291 | 296 | 296 | 319 | 312 | 232 | 176 | 203 | 199 | 151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 |
72 | 72 | 21 | 85 | 84 | 28 | 140 | 82 | 24 | 43 | 166 | 54 | 196 | 169 | 167 | 160 | 102 | 101 | 56 | 118 | 207 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 |
24 | 15 | 22 | 37 | 38 | 80 | 14 | 7 | 104 | 36 | 56 | 56 | 28 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 98 | 96 | 94 | 124 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 23 | 0 | 126 | 26 | 0 | 290 | 321 | 0 | 103 | 321 | 1 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 103 | 26 | 0 | 126 | 26 | 0 |
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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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