Moss Landing surf break

Moss Landing surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 01 May 2026 PDT
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Moss Landing surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
14.5° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) 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 0.7m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 2nd May)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 2nd May)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 4th May)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
15
1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
222
181
500
166
183
151
372
425
569
414
302
274
265
140
107
249
226
218
145
133
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
ENE
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
15
W
5
E
10
W
15
W
5
NE
10
W
15
WSW
0
W
10
W
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
10:53PM1.53m
12:48PM1.14m
11:20PM1.51m
1:35PM1.11m
11:51PM1.48m
2:24PM1.09m
00:25AM1.43m
3:16PM1.07m
1:05AM1.38m
4:12PM1.06m
1:51AM1.32m
5:07PM1.08m
2:45AM1.25m
Low Tide
4:59PM0.63m
5:54AM-0.19m
5:34PM0.72m
6:29AM-0.20m
6:09PM0.80m
7:05AM-0.18m
6:46PM0.86m
7:46AM-0.14m
7:29PM0.91m
8:30AM-0.09m
8:24PM0.94m
9:20AM-0.04m
9:39PM0.94m
10:14AM0.01m
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
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7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
7:59
8:00
8:00
Temp °C
14
11
14
15
12
14
14
12
14
15
13
14
15
13
17
16
12
20
17
13
17
11
10
12
12
10
12
11
9
11
11
10
12
13
12
15
13
11
18
14
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
15
1
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
Energy kJ
109
222
181
31
166
183
86
372
425
569
414
302
274
265
140
107
249
226
218
145
133
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.2
S
11
0.8
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
18
0.5
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
17
133
180
9
44
123
151
110
37
103
102
186
142
201
239
138
134
131
91
68
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.3
WNW
15
0.5
WNW
5
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WNW
17
Energy kJ
11
18
31
6
51
51
79
84
75
51
70
31
11
11
2
44
12
15
14
53
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
6
Energy kJ
273
500
90
11
29
59
33
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
22
0
26
22
0
126
321
22
22
22
0
145
22
0
26
22
0
22
22
0
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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.

Moss Landing is 10 km (6 miles) from Neponset. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Neponset. Neponset has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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