Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
16.0° C
1.5° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SW swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. 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 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 20s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 20s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 20s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window for Moss Landing is a tough one. We're looking at a real drought of quality surf. The pattern is set in with a persistent cross-onshore wind from the WSW and a WNW swell that just can't seem to find its groove. The water temp is sitting at 61° initially, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only upside.

We kick off on Saturday the 25th of July, and it's a write-off. Swell at 5 ft from the WNW, but the period is a short, weak 5 seconds, and the combined energy is only moderate at 110. That cross-on wind from the WSW at 15 km/h just makes it choppy and messy. It's poor, plain and simple. The next few days are the same story: Sunday the 26th morning has a tiny 3 ft swell with next to no energy (42), and while it picks up a bit in the afternoon to 4 ft, that wind is still messing it up. This pattern of light to gentle cross-onshore winds and small, choppy waves just keeps repeating through the week. Monday the 27th afternoon sees the swell nudge up to 5 ft, but the period is still a short 6 seconds, so it's all wind-slop. The energy is up to 154, but it's poor quality.

We're basically looking at a solid week of nothing. The wind barely shifts, and the swell direction stays locked in from the WNW, which is the wrong angle for this spot. The forecast says it's a "fairly exposed" break, but with that cross-on wind, it's not doing us any favours. It's not until Sunday the 2nd of August that we see a glimmer. The morning shows a 5 ft swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 410 – that's a solid moderate energy. The wind is still a light cross-on, but the wave comment is "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." So, it's not a total loss, but it's far from a stand-out.

Then we get another dry spell. The mornings on Wednesday the 5th of August and Thursday the 6th of August also get a "marginal" rating. The 5th has a 4 ft swell but a period of 10 seconds, giving it a decent energy of 308. The 6th has a 5 ft swell with a 9-second period and energy of 431. Still, that cross-on wind is the killer. The wind is always from the W or WSW, and it's always cross-onshore, so the surface is never clean. There's no offshore wind in the entire forecast.

Honestly, for the whole 16-day run, there's not a single session I'd point you to as a must-do. The swell is too weak and short-period for most of it, and the wind is always from the wrong side. If you're desperate, the mornings of the 2nd, 5th, and 6th of August offer the biggest, most energetic swell, but the conditions are still marginal. For a beginner, the swell is mostly under 5 ft, so it's not too big, but the chop makes it challenging. For an expert, there's nothing here to get excited about. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the constant cross-on wind and the consistent swell. Hang in there, but this one's a tough pill to swallow.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
5
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SW
20
0.8
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
7
1.1
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8
1.5
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7
1.4
WNW
8
1.3
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8
1.6
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8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
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9
1.6
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
746
38
103
58
66
154
127
138
198
254
243
331
309
261
331
207
165
161
119
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
0
E
10
W
15
WSW
0
NE
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SSE
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
WSW
15
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0
SSW
10
WSW
15
SW
0
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
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glassy
High Tide
8:12PM1.57m
11:00AM1.18m
8:56PM1.60m
11:32AM1.21m
9:38PM1.62m
12:01PM1.24m
10:17PM1.64m
12:27PM1.26m
10:56PM1.62m
12:52PM1.30m
11:35PM1.58m
1:18PM1.34m
00:15AM1.51m
Low Tide
2:31PM0.93m
3:49AM-0.05m
3:20PM0.92m
4:26AM-0.09m
4:02PM0.90m
4:59AM-0.12m
4:39PM0.86m
5:30AM-0.13m
5:16PM0.82m
6:00AM-0.12m
5:53PM0.77m
6:30AM-0.08m
6:33PM0.71m
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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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