Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
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 the cards for Moss Landing.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is pretty grim. For the first twelve days, from the 5th through to the 16th of August, the surf is basically a no-go. We're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions with small, weak swell and a persistent cross-onshore wind messing things up. The wave energy is minimal, often well under 100 (29 to 131), which is just plain weak. It's a tough run, and you're better off finding something else to do.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Monday the 17th of August. That afternoon, the wind drops right out and we get a glassy session. The swell is only 4ft, coming from the WNW, but it's short period, around 5 seconds, so it's not going to have much punch. The conditions will be surfable, but just barely. The combined energy is only 87, so it's still weak. The wind goes onshore again Tuesday morning, so that window is tight.
The standout of the entire 16-day window, and the only one that gets my blood pumping, is Thursday the 20th of August. The morning session is where it's at. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds, pushing the combined energy up to 897 (moderate to strong). That's real energy. On top of that, the wind is light and from the west, which is a clean offshore for Moss Landing. This is the one to circle. The water temp is around 59°F, which is about normal for this time of year. The break is very consistent and fairly exposed, so it'll handle the swell. Keep in mind it's an advanced spot, and with the swell over 5ft, it's not for beginners. The afternoon kicks a cross-onshore wind back in, so make your move early.
The rest of the second week is a mix of small, wind-affected dribble. There's a few pulses of energy, but the wind is always wrong. That Thursday morning is the real deal, even if it's over a week out. It's a promising call, but we'll see how it holds.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Thursday the 20th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 72 | 99 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 83 | 43 | 62 | 82 | 363 | 339 | 284 | 325 | 253 | 199 | 231 | 235 | 203 |
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 | 4:03PM1.60m | 5:57AM0.97m | 4:55PM1.64m | 7:41AM1.01m | 5:54PM1.69m | 8:56AM1.11m | 6:58PM1.75m | 9:49AM1.20m | 8:01PM1.80m | 10:32AM1.29m | 9:01PM1.84m | 11:11AM1.36m | 9:56PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:18PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.75m | 00:30AM0.08m | 11:37AM0.86m | 1:37AM-0.06m | 12:55PM0.91m | 2:37AM-0.18m | 2:05PM0.88m | 3:30AM-0.27m | 3:07PM0.81m | 4:18AM-0.30m | 4:02PM0.72m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 44 | 99 | 43 | 40 | 84 | 84 | 210 | 83 | 318 | 62 | 82 | 363 | 339 | 284 | 325 | 253 | 199 | 231 | 235 | 203 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 72 | 21 | 85 | 84 | 28 | 140 | 82 | 104 | 43 | 166 | 291 | 196 | 169 | 167 | 160 | 102 | 101 | 56 | 118 | 207 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 15 | 22 | 37 | 38 | 80 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 36 | 56 | 56 | 28 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 98 | 96 | 94 | 112 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 0 | 126 | 26 | 0 | 455 | 321 | 0 | 590 | 321 | 0 | 26 | 290 | 0 | 103 | 174 | 0 | 23 | 290 | 0 |
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