
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 555 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s 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 0.6m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| 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 have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Moss Landing.
Honestly, straight up, it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a solid block of time here where the surf just isn't cooperating. The wind is stuck in a cross-onshore pattern, and the quality drops off a cliff. There’s no real standout session for a while, so if you’re looking to paddle out, you’re going to have to be patient.
The first few days are a write-off. Starting Saturday, August 1st, we’ve got weak 4 ft swell from the WNW with an 8 second period and light cross-onshore wind. The energy is weak (157), and the wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions. That carries right through the weekend and into the start of the following week. There’s a slight bump on Sunday morning, the 2nd, with the swell hitting 6 ft and a 10 second period, and the energy climbs into the moderate range (511), but that cross-onshore wind just chops it all up. It’s still a marginal call at best, not the kind of thing you’d drive for. By Monday afternoon, the 3rd, it’s back to poor conditions.
Things don't improve for days. In fact, from the 3rd right through to the 11th of August, it’s a constant stream of poor to marginal surf. The swell height jumps around a bit, but the wind never gives us a break. It’s always that light cross-onshore breeze. The energy stays low for the most part, dipping as low as 117 on the 8th. It’s a real dry spell. On the 9th, the swell bumps up again to 4 ft with a 10-second period, but it’s the same story – cross-onshore wind and poor conditions.
Now, we start to see something a little different around Wednesday, August 12th. The swell direction swings to the SW, and we get a very long period at 18 seconds. The energy is moderate (276), but the wave comment still says marginal. That long-period groundswell has potential, but at a beach break like Moss Landing, it can break too straight. With the continuing cross-onshore wind, it’s a tough sell. That lingers for a couple of days, but the swell is tiny, only 2 ft.
The final days of the outlook, from the 14th to the 16th, the swell comes back from the WNW, 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind is still that pesky cross-onshore. We get a slight break on Sunday the 16th morning, the wind drops to only 3 mph, but it’s still from the west, creating those small wind ripples. The energy is moderate (380), and the forecast says “marginal surf.” It’s the best the period has to offer, but it’s not exactly screaming for a dawn patrol. Crowds are possible here when it gets even a little bit of shape, so keep that in mind if you do decide to go.
So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there are no standouts. If you are desperate for a paddle, the most promising window is probably the morning of Sunday, August 16th, where the wind is lightest, and we have some moderate energy. But keep your expectations low. For anything beyond a longboard or a funboard in weak, crumbly waves, you’re going to be disappointed. I’d say sit this one out and wait for the patterns to shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
157 | 243 | 469 | 511 | 506 | 533 | 471 | 386 | 248 | 184 | 151 | 101 | 76 | 71 | 99 | 96 | 61 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 64 | |
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 | 1:44PM1.39m | 00:59AM1.40m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.64m | 7:32AM0.10m | 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 | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | 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 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
157 | 55 | 469 | 511 | 506 | 533 | 471 | 386 | 248 | 184 | 151 | 101 | 76 | 50 | 73 | 67 | 48 | 49 | 39 | 50 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 |
58 | 81 | 75 | 75 | 46 | 44 | 67 | 42 | 37 | 84 | 36 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 99 | 96 | 61 | 85 | 140 | 210 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NW 10 | S 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 |
54 | 18 | 53 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 13 | 37 | 38 | 80 | 84 | 82 | 104 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 243 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 22 | 0 | 126 | 321 | 0 | 103 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 126 | 243 | 0 | 126 | 23 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 1 |
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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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