
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 544 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days around Moss Landing look like a tough stretch for a paddle-out. The data is pretty clear: we’re stuck in a pattern of light cross-onshore winds that are just ruining the surface. The waves are there, but they’re messy and chopped up. The combined swell energy hits a moderate 533 (moderate wave energy) on Sunday afternoon, the 2nd, with a 6ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a cross-on, so it’s not clean. The water is sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance you’ll get is right at the start, on Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. Moss Landing is seeing a 6ft WNW swell with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is there at 533 (moderate wave energy). But the wind is a light cross-on from the WSW at 6 mph, and the wave comment says it all: "poor surf conditions." This is a spot that is fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s very consistent, but with that wind angle, it’s just not going to line up. It’s a shame because the size is there for a decent session.
Through the rest of the first week and into the second, it’s a painful grind. Monday morning, August 3rd, has a similar 5ft swell, but the conditions are still "marginal" at best. By the 4th, the swell drops to 3ft and the energy falls to 238 (weak wave energy). The wind stays stubbornly cross-on every single day. We go through a long gap from Tuesday the 4th all the way to Saturday the 8th with nothing but "poor surf conditions" and tiny, weak swells. The combined energy drops to as low as 121 (weak wave energy) on the 5th, with a 1ft swell from the SW. That’s barely a ripple.
There’s a slight pulse on the 8th and 9th, with the swell picking back up to 5ft–5ft and the energy climbing back to 436 (moderate wave energy), but again, the wind is the same story – cross-on, choppy, no good.
The only possible glimmer is way out on the horizon. Looking at Sunday morning, August 16th, we see a 3ft swell from the WNW, but with a very long period of 18 seconds. The energy is decent at 453 (moderate wave energy). That kind of long-period groundswell will have some real push, and it’s the kind of energy that *can* wrap around and find a better shape at a point break or reef. The wind is still light cross-on, though, so it’s a gamble. Then, on Monday, August 17th, the wind finally shifts to a pure "on" direction for the morning, and the swell is 3ft with a 14-second period. The energy is 311 (moderate wave energy), and the conditions are listed as "marginal" – which is the best we've seen in a while. This is the only time in the entire forecast where the wind is not ruining the surface. If you’re desperate, that Monday morning session is the one to watch, but it’s a long way off and the swell is small.
The real stand-out is that Monday the 17th. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the only window where the wind is offshore and the conditions are described as "marginal" instead of "poor." For a spot that is very consistent, a blank run like this is unusual, but it can happen. Keep your eyes on that Monday morning, but don’t hold your breath for the rest of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
533 | 533 | 471 | 339 | 207 | 154 | 116 | 76 | 72 | 72 | 99 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 80 | 162 | 188 | 244 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:12PM1.44m | 1:50AM1.28m | 2:44PM1.50m | 2:52AM1.14m | 3:20PM1.55m | 4:13AM1.02m | 4:03PM1.60m | 5:57AM0.97m | 4:55PM1.64m | 7:41AM1.01m | 5:54PM1.69m | 8:56AM1.11m | 6:58PM1.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.55m | 8:06AM0.25m | 9:04PM0.45m | 8:44AM0.41m | 10:08PM0.34m | 9:28AM0.59m | 11:18PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.75m | 00:30AM0.08m | 11:37AM0.86m | 1:37AM-0.06m | 12:55PM0.91m | 2:37AM-0.18m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
533 | 533 | 471 | 339 | 207 | 154 | 116 | 76 | 49 | 45 | 73 | 50 | 40 | 28 | 84 | 210 | 80 | 162 | 188 | 244 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
46 | 44 | 67 | 42 | 37 | 84 | 36 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 99 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 140 | 82 | 66 | 240 | 168 | 291 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 10 | S 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | W 12 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 |
32 | 48 | 11 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 13 | 24 | 16 | 12 | 37 | 38 | 80 | 12 | 16 | 104 | 36 | 56 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 321 | 0 | 103 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 126 | 23 | 0 | 126 | 169 | 0 | 26 | 321 | 0 | 26 | 321 | 0 |
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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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