
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 615 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
255 | 252 | 252 | 255 | 388 | 362 | 338 | 342 | 419 | 302 | 306 | 536 | 404 | 480 | 578 | 411 | 356 | 290 | 246 | 334 | 346 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:08PM1.35m | 8:27AM1.17m | 6:17PM1.37m | 8:59AM1.22m | 7:18PM1.41m | 9:25AM1.27m | 8:12PM1.45m | 9:49AM1.32m | 9:01PM1.48m | 10:11AM1.38m | 9:47PM1.48m | 10:34AM1.45m | 10:33PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:02PM0.99m | 00:54AM0.20m | 1:10PM0.93m | 1:48AM0.16m | 2:01PM0.85m | 2:31AM0.13m | 2:44PM0.74m | 3:08AM0.11m | 3:21PM0.62m | 3:40AM0.12m | 3:57PM0.49m | 4:11AM0.16m | 4:33PM0.35m | 4:42AM0.23m | |||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 |
84 | 107 | 142 | 120 | 388 | 134 | 110 | 116 | 419 | 147 | 140 | 536 | 404 | 480 | 578 | 411 | 356 | 290 | 246 | 118 | 346 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 14 |
255 | 252 | 252 | 255 | 29 | 362 | 338 | 342 | 62 | 302 | 306 | 306 | 248 | 223 | 217 | 211 | 160 | 163 | 120 | 44 | 320 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 15 | SSW 13 |
68 | 58 | 31 | 29 | 2 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 100 | 138 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 46 | 46 | 39 | 85 | 70 | 116 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — |
— | — | — | 210 | 165 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 334 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 22 | 0 | 126 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 26 | 0 | 126 | 26 | 0 | 15 | 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.
Moss Landing is 10 km (6 miles) from Neponset. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Neponset. Neponset has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










