Moss Landing surf break

Moss Landing surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 PDT
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Moss Landing surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
14.1° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 2nd May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
163
233
269
212
131
94
140
93
154
121
163
180
197
799
402
332
1158
590
805
638
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
W
5
NE
10
W
20
W
5
E
10
W
15
W
5
NE
5
NW
15
WSW
5
NNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
10
W
15
WSW
10
W
20
W
20
W
5
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
8:30PM1.44m
8:23AM1.22m
9:04PM1.49m
9:25AM1.21m
9:34PM1.52m
10:21AM1.19m
10:02PM1.54m
11:13AM1.18m
10:27PM1.54m
12:01PM1.16m
10:53PM1.53m
12:48PM1.14m
11:20PM1.51m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.08m
2:39AM0.34m
2:32PM0.18m
3:26AM0.17m
3:12PM0.29m
4:08AM0.03m
3:49PM0.41m
4:45AM-0.07m
4:24PM0.52m
5:20AM-0.15m
4:59PM0.63m
5:54AM-0.19m
5:34PM0.72m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
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6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
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7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:55
1
Temp °C
14
15
13
14
14
12
16
16
13
21
18
13
15
15
12
14
14
12
13
13
12
11
11
11
12
10
10
14
13
13
19
15
12
13
12
10
12
11
10
8
8
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
NW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
142
163
233
269
212
131
94
140
93
154
121
163
151
197
799
402
332
1158
590
805
638
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.5
WNW
8
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.5
WNW
5
0.5
WNW
6
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
7
0.3
SW
15
0.4
NW
18
0.6
WNW
15
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.9
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
1
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
46
26
36
25
22
12
23
23
35
37
78
158
180
180
29
218
299
18
289
31
51
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
13
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.3
NW
8
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
18
0.3
S
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.3
WNW
20
Energy kJ
32
15
45
35
42
10
22
28
40
33
38
34
33
33
9
28
17
3
31
9
75
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
5
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
4
Energy kJ
25
30
9
10
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
22
1299
0
145
621
0
105
23
0
10
26
0
26
22
10
215
26
22
26
22
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
4
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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.

Moss Landing is 10 km (6 miles) from Neponset. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Neponset. Neponset has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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