
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with 846 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 25th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
130 | 119 | 452 | 280 | 251 | 222 | 173 | 232 | 171 | 202 | 173 | 236 | 362 | 413 | 290 | 161 | 390 | 429 | 378 | 280 | 755 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:34AM1.45m | 10:33PM1.47m | 10:58AM1.52m | 11:21PM1.43m | 11:25AM1.58m | 00:12AM1.37m | 11:55AM1.63m | 1:07AM1.29m | 12:29PM1.66m | 2:10AM1.21m | 1:10PM1.66m | 3:23AM1.15m | 1:59PM1.63m | 4:47AM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM0.35m | 4:42AM0.23m | 5:10PM0.21m | 5:14AM0.33m | 5:50PM0.08m | 5:47AM0.45m | 6:33PM-0.02m | 6:24AM0.58m | 7:22PM-0.08m | 7:05AM0.71m | 8:17PM-0.09m | 7:55AM0.84m | 9:21PM-0.07m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
130 | 217 | 452 | 280 | 251 | 222 | 173 | 192 | 171 | 202 | 141 | 149 | 173 | 413 | 290 | 161 | 390 | 429 | 378 | 280 | 755 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 17 |
131 | 28 | 220 | 192 | 181 | 286 | 198 | 102 | 109 | 163 | 173 | 236 | 362 | 206 | 151 | 113 | 183 | 103 | 70 | 103 | 140 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 17 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
89 | 14 | 17 | 50 | 92 | 91 | 108 | 18 | 132 | 63 | 88 | 64 | 186 | 31 | 159 | 153 | 14 | 112 | 80 | 68 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 119 | — | — | — | — | — | 232 | — | — | 165 | — | — | 153 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 343 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 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.
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.










