
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (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 349 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (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 take a look at what’s coming our way.
Honestly, the outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions, with only a few glimmers of hope. The first surfable recommendation doesn’t appear until Monday, August 10th, and even then it’s marginal. For the most part, we’re dealing with a persistent cross-onshore wind that’s keeping things choppy and messy.
Moss Landing is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a fairly exposed NW swell magnet. The water temperature is sitting at 61°F, which is about 2°F warmer than the long-term average for this time of year – a notable little anomaly that’ll make the paddle out a touch more pleasant.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Monday morning, August 10th. We’ll see a 4ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 272. It’s still a cross-onshore wind, though just a light breeze, so it’ll be lumpy but not howling. The call is marginal, so don’t expect perfection, but it’s the best the week has to offer.
A small window of something different shows up on Monday morning, August 17th. The swell is tiny at 1ft from the WNW, but for a moment, the wind goes glassy. It’s a rare moment of peace, but with such minimal swell, it’s a gamble for a longboard or a flat day. The combined energy is a weak 27.
The standout, if you can call it that, is actually the morning of Tuesday, August 18th. We get a 1ft swell from the WNW, but with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 162, and for a brief moment, the wind is offshore from the W. This is a pure groundswell pulse. At Moss Landing, which is a fairly exposed spot, that long period will likely produce some clean, lined-up waves, but with such a small height, it’s really one for the patient, skilled surfer on a log. The offshore wind is the key here.
After that, the pattern returns to the same cross-onshore wind and small, weak swell through the rest of the period. The swell direction stays NW, but the wind never really cleans up. The best of the second week is the morning of Sunday, August 23rd, with a 5ft WNW swell at 9 seconds and moderate energy (322), but the cross-onshore wind (6 mph) will keep it bumpy, and the call is only marginal.
All in all, if you’re desperate, the Monday morning of August 10th is your best bet for some rideable, if not perfect, waves. The Tuesday morning of August 18th is a wildcard for the experienced crew if the long-period groundswell lines up with that offshore wind. Otherwise, it’s a lot of waiting.
Stay patient, the ocean always gives.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
50 | 251 | 256 | 272 | 272 | 203 | 116 | 176 | 155 | 84 | 165 | 137 | 206 | 113 | 90 | 59 | 45 | 32 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37AM-0.18m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
8:06 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
291 | 251 | 256 | 272 | 272 | 203 | 116 | 176 | 121 | 84 | 165 | 137 | 108 | 113 | 90 | 59 | 45 | 184 | 356 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
50 | 196 | 169 | 167 | 160 | 102 | 101 | 56 | 138 | 207 | 148 | 175 | 206 | 166 | 160 | 242 | 138 | 140 | 208 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
56 | 28 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 98 | 96 | 94 | 155 | 47 | 28 | 68 | 11 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 214 | 32 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 4 | S 3 | S 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 103 | 290 | 0 | 126 | 60 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 0 | 23 | 174 | 0 | 25 | 103 | 1 | 52 | 103 | 1 |
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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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