Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
15.8° C
0.9° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 342 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (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 be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for getting a proper wave under your board. We’ve got a long, flat spell ahead, and it’s going to test your patience.

Right now, through the middle of the month, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is tiny and onshore, and the few waves that do roll through are weak and messy. We’re looking at a stretch that’s got more flat spells than a flat tire. You’ll see a few days with some small cross-onshore slop, but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, with combined energy values mostly in the low hundreds or even below, like 45 or 62 – that’s just nothing to work with.

The wind is mostly light, but it’s coming from the wrong direction, putting a bump on everything. You might see a glassy moment on the morning of the 16th, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft, so it’s just a tease. The water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing during the wait.

This dry spell runs for a solid week and a half. We’re looking at a big gap of nothing from now until we get to the tail end of the month. The only thing that breaks the monotony is the swell that starts to build around the 22nd and 23rd. That’s the first glimmer of hope.

The standout period is the morning of Sunday the 23rd. The swell is up to 6ft from the WNW, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 806. That's the kind of energy that gets your heart going. The wind is still a bit cross-on, but light, so it might clean up. This is the one to circle on the calendar. There’s also a decent pulse on the 22nd afternoon, but the period is short and it looks messier.

Moss Landing is a very consistent spot, so it’s not that the surf is gone, it’s just that the ocean is in a funk. The swell direction is from the NW, which is what this place wants to see. But even with the swell coming up, the forecast has it marked as marginal, so don’t expect perfection. The 6ft swell is starting to get into the size where it’s not for beginners, but it’s a far cry from giant. It’ll be a step in the right direction.

For the rest of that final week, we see the swell sticking around in the 4ft to 5ft range, but the period drops off, and the wind stays onshore. It’s not going to be clean, but after so many flat days, even a bumpy 4ft wave is going to feel like a blessing.

So, here’s the deal: keep the board in the car for the long weekend, but don't get your hopes up. The real window, the one that looks like it has some actual push, is that Sunday the 23rd. It’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not a guarantee. If you can’t wait, you’re better off finding something else to do. This is a waiting game.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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NW
10
1.2
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10
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WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
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9
0.9
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SW
18
0.8
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8
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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256
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116
172
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45
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31
25
55
Wind (km/h)
10
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N
10
W
10
W
0
W
10
W
15
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5
WSW
10
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15
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ESE
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:49AM1.20m
8:01PM1.80m
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
Low Tide
2:05PM0.88m
3:30AM-0.27m
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
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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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