
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us at Moss Landing.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a tough stretch to start. The whole first week is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a constant cross-onshore breeze messing everything up, turning what little swell there is into choppy, bumpy conditions. The wave energy is mostly in the weak to moderate range (82-354), and the swell is just not clean. You’ll see small waves, but the wind state is a deal-breaker for any kind of proper surfing – it’s just poor across the board from Friday the 3rd right through to the end of the week.
Now, the water is sitting at about 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s something, but it won't help the quality of the waves.
Things start to look a little more interesting as we head into the second week. Around Saturday, the 11th of July, we see the swell building with a moderate wave energy (347-456), but again, it’s hampered by that cross-onshore wind. It’s still not the day to call in sick for.
The standout moment in this entire 16-day window is late in the period, on Tuesday the 14th of July. Now, we’ve got a long-period groundswell coming in from the WNW at 4ft to 4ft, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but this is the only time we see surf that’s labelled as more than just "poor". The combined wave energy jumps right up to 526 in the afternoon, showing there’s real power behind it. Given that long-period swell, it might be a bit tricky at a beach break, but the extra energy will make for some proper waves. The morning on Wednesday the 15th also shows some potential, with a 9-second swell and moderate energy (385). These two days, the 14th and 15th, are your best bet, but don't expect perfection with that wind.
After that, we fade out. The very end of the run, on Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th, the swell drops right down to 2ft but with a super long 16-second period. The energy is still high (499-524), and the wind finally switches to offshore on the mornings. This is a classic case of a massive, long-period swell that will be incredibly clean and glassy with that light offshore wind, but it's going to be very small. For a spot like Moss Landing, these long-period swells can be tricky, and it’ll likely be a bit of a waiting game for the right set. It’s a real teaser to finish the forecast.
So, if you’re patient, keep an eye on Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th. The very end of the run on the 17th and 18th has the best wind but the smallest waves. Don't expect much before then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
105 | 100 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 84 | 88 | 108 | 88 | 82 | 96 | 285 | 247 | 120 | 192 | 145 | 173 | 192 | 183 | 354 | 302 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:40PM1.26m | 1:09AM1.40m | 3:11PM1.31m | 1:57AM1.28m | 3:43PM1.37m | 2:55AM1.15m | 4:16PM1.43m | 4:09AM1.02m | 4:54PM1.51m | 5:43AM0.94m | 5:36PM1.59m | 7:28AM0.94m | 6:24PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:42PM0.84m | 8:09AM-0.06m | 8:37PM0.77m | 8:45AM0.05m | 9:38PM0.67m | 9:24AM0.20m | 10:45PM0.53m | 10:08AM0.36m | 11:52PM0.35m | 10:58AM0.53m | 00:56AM0.15m | 11:57AM0.68m | 1:55AM-0.05m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 |
105 | 100 | 86 | 86 | 84 | 84 | 88 | 108 | 88 | 330 | 226 | 285 | 306 | 497 | 120 | 504 | 545 | 192 | 505 | 402 | 302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | S 19 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 16 |
193 | 288 | 220 | 140 | 186 | 140 | 276 | 273 | 204 | 82 | 94 | 485 | 332 | 142 | 491 | 123 | 66 | 412 | — | — | 387 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 16 | S 8 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — |
9 | 9 | 44 | 76 | 148 | 146 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 260 | 176 | 261 | 1 | — | 142 | 124 | — | 27 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 96 | 154 | 247 | 120 | 192 | 145 | 173 | — | 183 | 354 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 169 | 0 | 103 | 26 | 0 | 126 | 321 | 10 | 321 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 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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