
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.3m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
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 offer at Moss Landing.
Well, to be straight with you, for the first week and a half there’s nothing worth getting wet for. The swell is tiny, the wind is constantly cross-onshore, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” right through. We’re looking at a long, flat spell from the start on Monday the 20th of July right through to the end of the month. There’s a weak energy reading at best, and for a solid week the combined energy is barely scraping 100 (47 to 150), just a lot of small, messy junk. Don’t even bother paddling out – it’s one of those stretches where the forecast is just a bust for surfers.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the WNW, with a long period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 404. The wind is still cross-on, but it’s a light breeze. The rating is still marginal, but it’s the first time the score gets a 1. That wave is mostly for the dedicated crew, as the sets will be inconsistent.
Then, the standout. Wednesday the 29th of July is the day to circle. The swell is 6 ft from the WNW, period 9 seconds, and the energy is 480. Still a light cross-onshore wind, but it’s a light breeze, so the surface won’t be too torn up. The water temp is about 59°F, which is normal for this time of year. This is honestly the best of a pretty average run. It’s not perfect, but it’s the biggest, most consistent pulse we get. The break is Moss Landing, a fairly exposed spot that catches the NW swell well. For a surfer, this is the one to target. It’s still a bit messy, but for this area and this forecast, it’s your best bet.
Looking further out, the second week is more of the same. The swell stays around 5 ft to 7 ft from the WNW, but the wind never really turns clean. The energy is high (up to 673 on the 3rd of August) but the wave comment remains “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” The Wednesday the 3rd of August morning could be a better option with 5 ft @ 9s and light winds, but the crowd factor is “sometimes” so you’ll have company. The swell is getting up to 7 ft, which is getting big for beginners, and the period is 9 seconds – not a long groundswell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Honestly, there’s no second standout; it’s all just a bit average.
If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent cross-onshore wind and building swell over the second week might look more interesting than paddle surfing. For us, it’s a lean couple of weeks.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 14 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
47 | 201 | 26 | 34 | 19 | 10 | 29 | 35 | 0 | 25 | 45 | 36 | 93 | 123 | 79 | 104 | 120 | 93 | 150 | 248 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 4:22PM1.53m | 5:05AM1.00m | 5:04PM1.54m | 6:50AM0.96m | 5:49PM1.54m | 8:25AM1.00m | 6:36PM1.54m | 9:33AM1.08m | 7:25PM1.55m | 10:22AM1.14m | 8:12PM1.57m | 11:00AM1.18m | 8:56PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:15PM0.36m | 10:30AM0.56m | 00:23AM0.27m | 11:26AM0.73m | 1:26AM0.17m | 12:31PM0.84m | 2:20AM0.08m | 1:35PM0.91m | 3:08AM0.01m | 2:31PM0.93m | 3:49AM-0.05m | 3:20PM0.92m | 4:26AM-0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 5 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 7 | SSW 21 | S 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 |
148 | 160 | 299 | 549 | 236 | 372 | 250 | 321 | 229 | 161 | 26 | 196 | 173 | 73 | 799 | 202 | 120 | 657 | 637 | 150 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 |
255 | 201 | 116 | 18 | 256 | 106 | 96 | 62 | 30 | 15 | 154 | 563 | 563 | 212 | 276 | 463 | 664 | 195 | 111 | 547 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSW 12 | — | — | S 11 |
47 | 46 | 26 | 34 | 19 | 10 | 29 | 35 | 63 | 56 | 134 | 98 | 67 | 476 | 41 | 20 | 192 | — | — | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 25 | 45 | 36 | 93 | 123 | 79 | 104 | — | 93 | 150 | 248 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 273 | 0 | 455 | 25 | 1 | 190 | 174 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 68 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 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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