Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
14.7° C
0.5° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.2m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Moss Landing. Gotta be honest with you, it’s a rough stretch ahead. We’re looking at a long patch of poor conditions that runs right through the end of July and into the first few days of August. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there, but the surf just isn’t playing ball.

For the first week, from July 20th through the 27th, it’s a total washout. The cross-on wind is a constant pain, and the swell is tiny and weak. The combined wave energy is mostly in the low double digits, barely cracking 200 at its best. You’re looking at little 1ft to 2ft slop with a short, weak period. Not worth paddling out for.

There’s a slight glimmer of hope starting around July 28th. The swell picks up a bit, with heights hitting 5ft to 7ft by the 29th, and the energy starts to build into the moderate range (346 to 721). But here’s the catch – that cross-on breeze is still there, so the surf will be messy and choppy. It’s borderline at best, and only for the more experienced crew. On July 28th, the morning shows 5ft from the WNW with a 9-second period, but that wind is just light enough to keep it from being total junk. It’s a maybe, not a go.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the afternoon of July 29th. Swell bumps up to 7ft from the WNW, with solid energy (721). But that’s expert territory – 7ft is big, and with the wind staying cross-on, it’s going to be a battle. If you’re a seasoned charger and you like a challenge, that’s your window. Just know it’s not going to be clean.

After that, the swell backs off into the first week of August, with heights dropping back under 5ft and the energy fading. The breeze stays light, but it’s still cross-on, so the quality never really locks in. Moss Landing is a fairly exposed spot, so it catches what’s out there, but without a proper offshore wind, it’s a tough sell.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a wave, the morning of July 28th is the best of a bad bunch. 5ft, moderate energy, and a light breeze. It’s not *good*, but it’s the least bad. For the rest of the run, I’d save your energy and wait for a better forecast. This blank run is a bit of a bummer, but it’s not unheard of for this area.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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1
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0
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0
0
0
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0
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
SW
16
0.5
NW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
15
0.4
NW
8
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SW
19
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
6
0.6
SW
24
0.6
SW
22
0.8
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
6
1.4
NW
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
201
47
201
33
46
0
16
29
58
0
22
19
47
444
375
66
81
199
Wind (km/h)
0
ENE
10
W
10
WSW
5
N
10
W
10
WSW
0
SSE
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
WSW
10
W
15
SW
0
SW
10
W
15
SW
0
SW
Wind State
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
3:40AM1.13m
4:22PM1.53m
5:05AM1.00m
5:04PM1.54m
6:50AM0.96m
5:49PM1.54m
8:25AM1.00m
6:36PM1.54m
9:33AM1.08m
7:25PM1.55m
10:22AM1.14m
8:12PM1.57m
Low Tide
10:06PM0.45m
9:41AM0.37m
11:15PM0.36m
10:30AM0.56m
00:23AM0.27m
11:26AM0.73m
1:26AM0.17m
12:31PM0.84m
2:20AM0.08m
1:35PM0.91m
3:08AM0.01m
2:31PM0.93m
3:49AM-0.05m
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6:03
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8:23
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8:20
8:19
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Temp °C
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21
19
16
22
20
16
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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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