
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 17s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get straight into it.
Look, Moss Landing is the only break on the cards for the whole 16-day window, and I gotta be honest with you – the outlook is pretty grim. We’ve got a solid run of "poor surf conditions" stamped across the forecast, day after day. The first real chance at anything rideable doesn’t even show up until Monday morning, 14 September, and even then it’s only getting a marginal score. Before that, from Thursday 10 September right through Sunday 13 September, the swell is there – up to 6 ft at times – but the wind is relentless cross-onshore, chopping everything up. The combined wave energy gets strong, hitting between 248 and 517, but it’s messy.
Now, the water temp at Moss Landing is sitting at 61°F, which is about 2°F warmer than average for this time of year – not a big deal, pretty normal.
That Monday morning, 14 September, is the first faint glimmer. Swell from the WNW around 5 ft with a period of 9 seconds, light offshore wind (W at 3 mph). That’s the cleanest wind we see in the whole stretch. The combined energy is a solid 506, so there’s power there. But it’s only marginal – tide might mess it up, and the consistency is questionable. Still, with that glassy morning, it might be the one session to pencil in.
After that, it’s back to cross-on breezes and choppy surf through Tuesday and Wednesday. Swell drops off noticeably from Wednesday afternoon onward, with heights down around 2 ft to 3 ft and energy tanking below 100. There’s a small pulse of long-period SSW groundswell showing up around 18 and 19 September – 19 seconds period! That’s proper groundswell. But the heights are tiny, only 2 ft, and wind is still cross-on. For a reef or point break that long period could be magic, but at a beach setup like Moss Landing, it’ll likely close out or be too straight.
Things get a bit more interesting around Tuesday 22 September. Swell picks up again to 4 ft from the WNW, period 11 seconds, and the energy climbs to 604 – moderate to strong energy. Again, wind is cross-on light, but that’s the biggest energy we see in the whole forecast. It’s still marked "marginal" – not a total write-off, but not a lock.
Honestly, there’s no standout day here. If I had to pick one, it’s that Monday 14 September morning for the offshore wind, or maybe the Tuesday 22 September for the extra push of energy. But neither is a guarantee. For a spot that’s "very consistent" and rates as advanced, it’s a frustrating run. If the wind ever swings offshore clean, this place could fire, but right now the cards are stacked against us.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
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419 | 125 | 358 | 353 | 326 | 309 | 98 | 183 | 287 | 131 | 306 | 284 | 398 | 459 | 381 | 318 | 234 | 142 | 116 | 78 | 42 | |
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 | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:06AM1.51m | 10:45PM1.63m | 11:37AM1.55m | 11:36PM1.54m | 12:07PM1.58m | 00:26AM1.43m | 12:36PM1.58m | 1:18AM1.31m | 1:05PM1.56m | 2:16AM1.20m | 1:38PM1.52m | 3:24AM1.11m | 2:15PM1.47m | 4:50AM1.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:47PM0.38m | 5:10AM0.05m | 5:32PM0.27m | 5:46AM0.19m | 6:17PM0.20m | 6:21AM0.35m | 7:01PM0.16m | 6:56AM0.51m | 7:47PM0.14m | 7:34AM0.67m | 8:37PM0.16m | 8:17AM0.81m | 9:33PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 24 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
419 | 487 | 358 | 353 | 326 | 120 | 214 | 211 | 168 | 131 | 87 | 284 | 398 | 107 | 381 | 318 | 234 | 142 | 116 | 78 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
153 | 85 | 38 | 101 | 24 | 309 | 60 | 34 | 158 | 88 | 23 | 85 | 44 | 43 | 107 | 91 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 170 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 11 | SSW 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WNW 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | S 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 12 | SW 14 |
98 | 14 | 58 | 10 | 85 | 71 | 14 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 58 | 92 | 108 | 2 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 66 | 117 | 14 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 12 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 125 | — | — | 80 | — | 98 | 183 | 287 | — | 306 | — | — | 459 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 126 | 26 | 1 |
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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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