Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for getting a proper wave under your board. We’ve got a long, flat spell ahead, and it’s going to test your patience.

Right now, through the middle of the month, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is tiny and onshore, and the few waves that do roll through are weak and messy. We’re looking at a stretch that’s got more flat spells than a flat tire. You’ll see a few days with some small cross-onshore slop, but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, with combined energy values mostly in the low hundreds or even below, like 45 or 62 – that’s just nothing to work with.

The wind is mostly light, but it’s coming from the wrong direction, putting a bump on everything. You might see a glassy moment on the morning of the 16th, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft, so it’s just a tease. The water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing during the wait.

This dry spell runs for a solid week and a half. We’re looking at a big gap of nothing from now until we get to the tail end of the month. The only thing that breaks the monotony is the swell that starts to build around the 22nd and 23rd. That’s the first glimmer of hope.

The standout period is the morning of Sunday the 23rd. The swell is up to 6ft from the WNW, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 806. That's the kind of energy that gets your heart going. The wind is still a bit cross-on, but light, so it might clean up. This is the one to circle on the calendar. There’s also a decent pulse on the 22nd afternoon, but the period is short and it looks messier.

Moss Landing is a very consistent spot, so it’s not that the surf is gone, it’s just that the ocean is in a funk. The swell direction is from the NW, which is what this place wants to see. But even with the swell coming up, the forecast has it marked as marginal, so don’t expect perfection. The 6ft swell is starting to get into the size where it’s not for beginners, but it’s a far cry from giant. It’ll be a step in the right direction.

For the rest of that final week, we see the swell sticking around in the 4ft to 5ft range, but the period drops off, and the wind stays onshore. It’s not going to be clean, but after so many flat days, even a bumpy 4ft wave is going to feel like a blessing.

So, here’s the deal: keep the board in the car for the long weekend, but don't get your hopes up. The real window, the one that looks like it has some actual push, is that Sunday the 23rd. It’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not a guarantee. If you can’t wait, you’re better off finding something else to do. This is a waiting game.

Rusty, out.

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