Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
16.1°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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 8th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, looking at the same Moss Landing picture, but in feet and Fahrenheit. It’s a rough road ahead, I’m not gonna lie.

The first two weeks are a total desert. From Tuesday the 8th of September all the way through to the 15th, you’re getting nothing but small, weak, cross-onshore junk. The wave comment is "poor" every single time. It’s just not worth a paddle.

We start to see a little life in the second week. Wednesday morning the 18th of September brings a 2ft swell from the southwest, but with a long 19-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate at 347, and the wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be glassy. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the cleanest we get. The morning of the 19th, Saturday, is a similar story: 2ft, 18-second swell from the southwest, offshore wind, and energy at 293. Still a picky, marginal day.

The real highlight, the one to watch, is the morning of Wednesday the 23rd of September. That’s your day. We’re looking at 6ft of swell from the WNW, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1296 – that’s some serious power. The wind is light and cross-onshore, but light enough to keep it clean. That 6ft is solid, but it’s not scary, so it’s for the experienced guys. The afternoon is the same, with 6ft and 1176 energy. That’s the best on offer.

Water temp is around 61°F, pretty normal for the season.

So, the first two weeks are a dud. Then, that Wednesday the 23rd is the one to circle. It’s a long way off, so don’t bet the house on it, but it’s your only real hope.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
NW
7
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
17
0.4
WNW
5
0.9
SW
17
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
SW
16
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16
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SW
15
0.9
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1.2
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8
1.7
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6
1.4
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7
1.2
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8
1.6
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
8
1.2
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
39
27
183
138
9
419
161
358
353
326
309
166
183
189
161
196
230
131
174
107
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
N
10
SW
5
NW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SSW
10
W
20
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0
N
10
W
15
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ESE
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
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glassy
High Tide
9:58AM1.39m
8:59PM1.71m
10:33AM1.46m
9:54PM1.69m
11:06AM1.51m
10:45PM1.63m
11:37AM1.55m
11:36PM1.54m
12:07PM1.58m
00:26AM1.43m
12:36PM1.58m
1:18AM1.31m
1:05PM1.56m
2:16AM1.20m
Low Tide
3:09PM0.65m
3:54AM-0.11m
3:59PM0.51m
4:33AM-0.05m
4:47PM0.38m
5:10AM0.05m
5:32PM0.27m
5:46AM0.19m
6:17PM0.20m
6:21AM0.35m
7:01PM0.16m
6:56AM0.51m
7:47PM0.14m
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6:43
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6:47
6:48
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7:24
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Temp °C
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25
22
33
27
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24
22
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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