Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Moss Landing.

Straight up, the next week and a half is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The surf is tiny, the wind is almost always cross-onshore, and the water’s just messy. From Monday the 31st of August all the way through to the 7th of September, it’s a whole lot of nothing. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wave energy is feeble (mostly under 150). It’s basically a write-off for anyone who wants to actually catch a wave.

There’s a little flicker of hope on Monday afternoon, the 7th of September. The wind goes glassy, and the swell bumps up to 4ft from the WNW with a period of 6 seconds. The energy is moderate (132), and the conditions are described as glassy. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s surfable. That’s the best we’ve seen in days.

Tuesday the 8th of September starts off glassy again in the morning, with 3ft WNW swell (8 seconds) and moderate energy (140). That window is your best bet for a clean, if small, session. The wind is light and glassy, so it’ll be smooth. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

Then things get weird. On Wednesday the 9th of September, a long-period groundswell of 19 seconds and 2ft shows up from the SW in the morning, with some solid energy (337). But the wind is cross-onshore, and it’s a marginal call. That long period will make it break a bit straight at a beach break, but it’s a sign the ocean is waking up.

The real standout? You’ve got to look ahead to Monday the 14th of September. The morning brings a 6ft WNW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is directly offshore from the W. The combined energy is strong (744). That’s a proper session. The swell is a shade over 5ft, so it’s getting a bit big for beginners, but for the rest of us, that’s a clean, powerful wave with offshore wind. It’s the best call in the whole 16-day window. Tuesday the 15th of September morning is similar, with a 6ft WNW swell and offshore wind, so the run of good conditions could last a couple of days.

Keep in mind, Moss Landing is a very consistent spot, and it’s fairly exposed to the swell. When it’s on, it’s on. This long-range call on the 14th is promising but less certain, so keep your fingers crossed. Crowds are possible there, especially when it’s good.

Rusty.

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