Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
16.1°C
0.9° 

Moss Landing surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Moss Landing surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 381 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 11th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 11th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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 couple of weeks at Moss Landing look pretty grim for a proper paddle session. The data shows a long stretch of poor conditions, but we’ll get to the only flicker of hope later on.

We’re looking at a solid blank run to start. From Friday the 11th to Sunday the 20th of September, there’s nothing worth getting wet for. That’s over a week of cross-onshore wind, choppy water, and messy little waves that just won’t clean up. The swell energy is mostly weak to moderate, often in the low hundreds or two to three hundred range (like 142 to 562), but the wind is the killer. It’s nearly always blowing from the west or southwest, putting a chop on everything.

Even when the swell bumps up a bit – like Sunday the 13th afternoon with 6 ft from the WNW – the wind is onshore and it’s just not shaping up. That’s expert-only territory size-wise, but with that wind, it’s a mess.

Now, here’s the thing. The break itself, Moss Landing, is advanced and very consistent, with an optimum swell from the northwest. It’s fairly exposed, so it can pick up energy. But for almost the whole period, the wind and wave quality just aren’t cooperating. The water temp is about 61°, which is pretty normal for this time of year (anomaly of 2°), so at least you won’t be freezing if you’re just standing on the sand.

The one standout, and I mean the *only* one that gets even a hint of potential, is a stretch around Monday the 22nd and into Wednesday the 24th of September. That’s still over a week away, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s the best we’ve got. The winds start to look a bit lighter, occasionally going onshore from the WNW with only a slight air (3 mph). Swell sizes climb to a solid 5 ft to 6 ft from the WNW, with periods around 9 seconds. The energy is strong, in the 400-500 range. The forecast says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” which is way better than the “poor” we’ve been seeing. If that WNW wind holds light and the tide plays ball, there might be a few clean ones. But be warned, with that size and a period of 9 seconds, it could be a bit wonky at a beach break – better for stronger paddlers.

Otherwise, Saturday the 26th of September fades back into the poor category. Honestly, the whole run is a bit of a bummer. If the wind stays cross-onshore like this, the setup might honestly look more interesting for kite surfing than for a paddle session. Let’s hope the forecasts change for the better.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.4
WSW
13
1.4
WNW
5
0.6
SW
14
1.3
NW
7
1.7
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
353
326
309
60
102
158
144
196
131
318
364
381
304
197
190
150
103
78
58
37
25
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
SW
5
WSW
10
W
20
WSW
0
N
10
W
15
W
5
E
10
WNW
15
WSW
0
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
W
10
W
15
W
5
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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glassy
on
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glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
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
3:02PM1.41m
Low Tide
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
9:13AM0.93m
10:38PM0.22m
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6:45
6:46
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6:50
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7:21
7:19
7:17
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Temp °C
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15
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Feels °C
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19
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15
14
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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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