Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 362 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. I'm gonna be straight with you – this 16-day run at Moss Landing is a tough one. The forecast is basically a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with just a few glimmers that might be worth a paddle if you're desperate. The water is sitting at 61°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's a nice surprise if you're getting in.
We kick off Thursday the 16th with a messy 4 ft from the WNW at a short 8 seconds, but the cross-on 9 mph wind from the WSW is chopping it up. The combined energy is moderate at 475, but the wave comment says it all: poor surf. That sets the tone for the first week. The weekend of the 18th and 19th sees the swell drop right off to 2 ft to 3 ft, with the same cross-on breeze. Even though we get a brief glassy period on Monday the 20th afternoon, the swell is a pathetic 2 ft with only 62 of combined energy. It's a flat spell, mate.
The best bet in this whole window is shaping up to be Saturday the 25th morning. It's not a standout by any stretch, but all the other days are even worse. We get a 3 ft swell from the SW, but the period is a long 21 seconds – that's proper groundswell, which can be a bit tricky for a beach setup like this, but it brings real energy. The combined energy climbs to 802, which is a strong push. The wind is a light 6 mph from the WSW, so it's just a light cross-on, keeping things fairly clean. The wave comment calls it "marginal," but it's the only time the numbers even hint at a surfable wave. It's for experienced surfers who know the spot.
Up until then, it's a lot of waiting. The afternoon of the 26th and the 27th show a bit more size – 6 ft on the 27th morning – but the period is short and the wind is on it, so it's going to be a jumbled mess. That 6 ft with a 9-second period and 9 mph cross-on wind is not going to be a pretty picture.
Honestly, if you're looking for a proper session, this isn't your week. The combination of small swell, short period, and persistent cross-on wind keeps the quality down. If you're a kiter, those 5 ft to 6 ft days with the cross-on breeze might look more interesting than it does for a paddle surfer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | NW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 232 | 302 | 237 | 243 | 235 | 208 | 246 | 288 | 191 | 232 | 362 | 90 | 62 | 62 | 47 | 34 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 28 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:44PM1.43m | 00:38AM1.67m | 2:23PM1.47m | 1:33AM1.50m | 3:02PM1.50m | 2:32AM1.31m | 3:42PM1.52m | 3:40AM1.13m | 4:22PM1.53m | 5:05AM1.00m | 5:04PM1.54m | 6:50AM0.96m | 5:49PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:56PM0.65m | 7:33AM-0.21m | 7:55PM0.59m | 8:15AM-0.04m | 8:59PM0.52m | 8:57AM0.16m | 10:06PM0.45m | 9:41AM0.37m | 11:15PM0.36m | 10:30AM0.56m | 00:23AM0.27m | 11:26AM0.73m | 1:26AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 90 | 89 | 237 | 243 | 235 | 142 | 84 | 288 | 75 | 74 | 362 | 315 | 379 | 352 | 175 | 447 | 242 | 138 | 372 | 253 | 233 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | S 15 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 124 | 120 | 190 | 170 | 74 | 208 | 201 | 258 | 191 | 232 | 218 | 90 | 264 | 258 | 217 | 34 | 275 | 348 | 64 | 41 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 29 | 30 | 122 | 181 | 84 | 73 | 246 | 44 | 44 | 186 | 131 | 271 | 62 | 62 | 47 | 62 | 28 | 19 | 17 | 28 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 5 |
| kJ | 232 | 302 | — | — | 232 | — | — | 104 | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 19 | 43 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 22 | 1 | 145 | 22 | 1 |
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