Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
16.1° C
2.3° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 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 Thursday (Jul 09) 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 0.9m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 9th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you: the next couple of weeks at Moss Landing are looking pretty grim. The wind's got a nasty habit of staying cross-on, which is gonna keep the surface messy and the waves uninviting for a long stretch. We're talking a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for, from Thursday the 9th right through to Wednesday the 15th. The swell is there, but it's all chopped up.

The water is a notable 61° at the start, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a real anomaly, feels more like a bathtub than the Pacific.

We finally get a glimmer late in the window. On Thursday the 16th, the morning sees a jump in energy with the combined energy hitting 690 (moderate wave energy) and a 6ft WNW swell, but the wind is still light cross-onshore. It's only a marginal call, but it's the best we've got.

The Standout: If you're desperate, circle Thursday, July 16th in the morning. The swell is 6ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is there (690 combined) and the wind is only a light breeze, so it'll be the cleanest it gets all forecast. It's still a cross-on wind, but it's the least offensive. Just keep your expectations low.

Honestly, for the rest of the run, the setup is so persistently choppy and cross-on that you'd get a better ride on a kite than a surfboard. The long period swell that shows up around the 17th and 18th (17-18 seconds) is a tease – it's a proper groundswell but with tiny heights of 2ft to 2ft, and the wind still ruins it. It's a long, blank run we're in for, but forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Monday
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1.6
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1.7
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1.1
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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339
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449
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187
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249
216
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339
381
449
683
475
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
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SW
15
WSW
15
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E
10
W
15
SW
0
NW
10
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10
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NNE
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:24PM1.67m
8:55AM1.02m
7:16PM1.75m
10:01AM1.12m
8:10PM1.82m
10:53AM1.20m
9:06PM1.87m
11:40AM1.28m
10:00PM1.90m
12:23PM1.34m
10:53PM1.87m
1:04PM1.38m
11:46PM1.80m
1:44PM1.43m
Low Tide
1:55AM-0.05m
1:01PM0.79m
2:50AM-0.23m
2:06PM0.84m
3:43AM-0.36m
3:07PM0.85m
4:33AM-0.45m
4:06PM0.82m
5:21AM-0.48m
5:02PM0.77m
6:06AM-0.44m
5:58PM0.71m
6:51AM-0.35m
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5:56
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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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