Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with 353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 1.0m 17s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Moss Landing.
Straight up, the next week and a half is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The surf is tiny, the wind is almost always cross-onshore, and the water’s just messy. From Monday the 31st of August all the way through to the 7th of September, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wave energy is feeble (mostly under 150). It’s basically a write-off for anyone who wants to actually catch a wave.
There’s a little flicker of hope on Monday afternoon, the 7th of September. The wind goes glassy, and the swell bumps up to 4ft from the WNW with a period of 6 seconds. The energy is moderate (132), and the conditions are described as glassy. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s surfable. That’s the best we’ve seen in days.
Tuesday the 8th of September starts off glassy again in the morning, with 3ft WNW swell (8 seconds) and moderate energy (140). That window is your best bet for a clean, if small, session. The wind is light and glassy, so it’ll be smooth. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
Then things get weird. On Wednesday the 9th of September, a long-period groundswell of 19 seconds and 2ft shows up from the SW in the morning, with some solid energy (337). But the wind is cross-onshore, and it’s a marginal call. That long period will make it break a bit straight at a beach break, but it’s a sign the ocean is waking up.
The real standout? You’ve got to look ahead to Monday the 14th of September. The morning brings a 6ft WNW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is directly offshore from the W. The combined energy is strong (744). That’s a proper session. The swell is a shade over 5ft, so it’s getting a bit big for beginners, but for the rest of us, that’s a clean, powerful wave with offshore wind. It’s the best call in the whole 16-day window. Tuesday the 15th of September morning is similar, with a 6ft WNW swell and offshore wind, so the run of good conditions could last a couple of days.
Keep in mind, Moss Landing is a very consistent spot, and it’s fairly exposed to the swell. When it’s on, it’s on. This long-range call on the 14th is promising but less certain, so keep your fingers crossed. Crowds are possible there, especially when it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
119 | 98 | 131 | 41 | 29 | 21 | 111 | 93 | 130 | 62 | 67 | 103 | 175 | 154 | 353 | 160 | 127 | 235 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 00:59AM1.36m | 1:17PM1.56m | 1:56AM1.24m | 1:51PM1.59m | 3:05AM1.13m | 2:33PM1.61m | 4:33AM1.05m | 3:25PM1.62m | 6:15AM1.06m | 4:28PM1.62m | 7:39AM1.13m | 5:39PM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:56AM0.34m | 7:42PM0.24m | 7:32AM0.50m | 8:37PM0.18m | 8:13AM0.66m | 9:40PM0.13m | 9:04AM0.80m | 10:53PM0.08m | 10:17AM0.91m | 00:10AM0.02m | 11:45AM0.94m | 1:20AM-0.05m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
119 | 98 | 175 | 154 | 154 | 116 | 98 | 58 | 113 | 62 | 376 | 103 | 175 | 154 | 524 | 499 | 469 | 457 | 468 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 10 | NW 9 |
400 | 325 | 38 | 41 | 29 | 21 | 111 | 93 | 130 | 132 | 67 | 368 | 503 | 480 | 52 | 160 | 127 | 39 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | W 10 | W 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 6 | SSW 17 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | W 13 | W 12 |
2 | 8 | 8 | 53 | 28 | 25 | 12 | 25 | 11 | 188 | 89 | 76 | 102 | 55 | 12 | 47 | 63 | 13 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 10 | — |
— | — | 131 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 353 | — | — | 235 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 294 | 22 | 1 | 243 | 302 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 103 | 126 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 126 | 22 | 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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