
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. 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 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (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 get into it for Moss Landing.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The good news is this spot is very consistent and fairly exposed, so it tends to have something going on more often than not, but right now we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The first real surf I’d even talk about isn’t until Sunday the 28th, and even then, it’s marginal. Expect a long gap of about a week with almost nothing worth paddling out for.
Let’s break it down. The water temp is sitting at 59°F which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Sunday morning the 19th kicks things off with a tiny 2ft SW swell, but it’s a long-period 17-second groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (565). The problem is the wind is a light cross-on from the WSW, so it’s a bit bumpy. The score is low, and honestly, it’s just not worth the effort. Sunday afternoon gets worse with a bit more wind and chop.
Monday the 20th through to Saturday the 26th is a real write-off. Swell stays small, mostly under 3ft, winds are mostly cross-on, and the combined energy drops into the weak range (under 100 in many cases). The best of a bad lot might be Tuesday morning the 21st with a clean 2ft NW swell and offshore wind, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the energy is weak (33). You might get a knee-high ripple, but it’s more of a cruise than a surf.
Now, things get a little more interesting in the second week. Sunday the 26th afternoon sees a jump in energy with a 3ft SW swell and a very long 19-second period, combined energy of 666 (moderate). But again, the wind is a cross-on 15 km/h (9 mph), so it’s messy. It’s promising but not clean.
The standout – and I mean the only real standout – is Tuesday morning the 28th. We’ve got a 3ft SW swell, a long 17-second period, and a combined energy of 826 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-on from the WSW, which is still a bit of a buzzkill, but this is the best energy we see in the whole 16-day window. The swell direction (SW) is matching the optimum direction for this break (NW? No, wait, the guidance says optimum is NW. So this is a bit off). Still, it’s the biggest energy and a long-period groundswell. For a break like this, the long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but it’ll still have some push. This is the pick of the week, but it’s still a marginal call with that cross-on wind.
The following days drop off again. Wednesday the 29th has some 5ft to 5ft WNW swell, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the wind is onshore, so it’s just sloppy. Thursday the 30th has a similar story, with a bit more period (9 seconds) but still cross-on.
After that, we’re back to tiny surf for the first few days of August. No real standouts.
So, if you’re itching, Tuesday the 28th morning is your best bet, but keep your expectations in check. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” here, so you might have some company. For the rest of the time, honestly, it’s a good week to wax your board and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
230 | 362 | 62 | 201 | 47 | 178 | 33 | 34 | 13 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 31 | 69 | 59 | 47 | 81 | 46 | 54 | 56 | 120 | |
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 | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:42PM1.52m | 3:40AM1.13m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57AM0.16m | 10:06PM0.45m | 9:41AM0.37m | 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 | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 6 | SW 24 | SW 24 | WNW 6 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 8 |
81 | 362 | 271 | 141 | 255 | 160 | 334 | 272 | 256 | 273 | 312 | 321 | 226 | 161 | 32 | 563 | 563 | 46 | 799 | 458 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 5 | SSW 7 | NW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SW 22 | WNW 7 | S 13 | SSW 20 |
230 | 181 | 62 | 201 | 150 | 178 | 84 | 50 | 140 | 45 | 39 | 16 | 10 | 29 | 156 | 151 | 96 | 476 | 54 | 130 | 664 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 8 | NW 11 | SSW 7 | SW 26 | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 13 |
186 | 65 | 121 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 33 | 34 | 13 | 22 | 14 | 21 | 31 | 9 | 171 | 55 | 98 | 121 | 128 | 64 | 212 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — |
68 | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | 10 | — | 25 | 69 | 59 | 47 | 81 | — | — | 56 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 169 | 1 | 22 | 26 | 0 | 10 | 343 | 1 | 103 | 343 | 1 | 22 | 343 | 0 | 22 | 321 | 1 | 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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