Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Moss Landing.

Honestly, this is a tough run. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a grind. There’s nothing really clean or punchy on offer for weeks. The first real chance to even get a semi-decent paddle happens around Thursday the 10th on the morning push, but we’re still dealing with a cross-onshore wind and small, marginal surf. It’s not going to be pretty. That sets the tone. You’re looking at a lot of days where the conditions are just poor – cross-onshore winds and crumbly, weak lines. There’s a stretch from the 12th into the 13th where we see a bit more size, with swell heights of 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period is short and the wind stays messy. It’s the kind of stuff that’s more frustrating than fun.

If I had to pick a standout—and it’s a real stretch—I’d look at Sunday morning the 13th. We get a brief window with an onshore wind, but it’s light at 3 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the WNW. The period is short (8 seconds), so it won't have much push, but with that little wind, it might be the most ridable thing in the whole forecast. The combined swell energy is moderate (299), so there’s at least some power pooling in. Still, it’s going to be a messy, short-period closeout at best.

After that, Monday the 14th morning offers another marginal window with light onshore wind and 4 ft from the WNW. It’s more of the same—small, short, and needing a lot of luck with the tide.

The second week actually drops off significantly. From the 16th onward, the swell plummets. Heights drop to 1 ft to 3 ft, and the combined energy readings go from high two-digit numbers down to bare bones (20 to 88). That’s basically flat. There is a little blip around the 18th of September, where a 2 ft swell from the SW with a 19-second period shows up on Friday morning. That long period will try to wrap in, but 2 ft is tiny rubbish, even with light offshore wind. It’s a “maybe if you’re desperate” moment.

The bottom line: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. If you live for Moss Landing, you’re better off taking the time to clean your gear and check back next week. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, it’s a long blank run.

Rusty.

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