
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 1.1m 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me switch gears for the imperial crew. Same story, different numbers.
For Moss Landing, we are in for a rough stretch. From Sunday the 6th through to Wednesday the 9th, there is basically no worthwhile surf. Four straight days of poor conditions with tiny swell of 2 ft to 2 ft and cross-onshore winds. Wave energy is low, barely hittin' 49 to 120 – nothin’ to write home about.
On Thursday the 10th of September, there’s a little southwest swell showing up at about 3 ft, with a long 17-second period. The wind is still cross-on from the WSW at 6 mph, which keeps the surface a bit bumpy, but the energy jumps into the 400s. It’s a marginal day at best.
From the 10th through the 15th, we see a mix of SW and WNW swells, mostly 3 ft to 4 ft. Periods range from 8 to 17 seconds. Wind stays cross-on from the WSW or W, 6 to 9 mph. The water temp is 61°, right about normal for this time of year.
For a standout? Saturday morning the 12th of September is your best shot. A 3 ft swell from the WNW, period around 9 seconds, with light cross-on wind at 6 mph. Energy is 164 – still weak, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. West-side breaks could see some shape.
Into the second week, from Wednesday the 16th onward, the southwest swell starts to pulse again. On Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st of September, expect 2 ft to 3 ft at a long 16 to 17-second period. The morning offshore wind from the west at 6 mph will clean it up nicely. Energy hits 394, which is moderate. Small, but long-period groundswell can be clean on the points and reefs. Moss Landing is only *sometimes* crowded, so you might snag a wave.
Overall, it’s a bleak outlook. The swell is small, and the cross-on wind is persistent. If you’re keen, target the cleanest morning windows around the 20th and 21st for some tiny, glassy waves. No good wind for kiting either, so we’re all in the same boat.
Hang in there – the surf will bounce back eventually.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 19 | WNW 4 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
73 | 59 | 47 | 49 | 62 | 34 | 40 | 39 | 28 | 183 | 13 | 0 | 424 | 410 | 358 | 353 | 326 | 309 | 129 | 248 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:36AM1.22m | 6:52PM1.66m | 9:20AM1.30m | 7:59PM1.69m | 9:58AM1.39m | 8:59PM1.71m | 10:33AM1.46m | 9:54PM1.69m | 11:06AM1.51m | 10:45PM1.63m | 11:37AM1.55m | 11:36PM1.54m | 12:07PM1.58m | 00:26AM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06PM0.89m | 2:20AM-0.11m | 2:12PM0.79m | 3:10AM-0.13m | 3:09PM0.65m | 3:54AM-0.11m | 3:59PM0.51m | 4:33AM-0.05m | 4:47PM0.38m | 5:10AM0.05m | 5:32PM0.27m | 5:46AM0.19m | 6:17PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | WNW 8 |
334 | 239 | 47 | 293 | 423 | 309 | 192 | 300 | 202 | 133 | 125 | 309 | 207 | 157 | 358 | 353 | 326 | 309 | 129 | 167 | 212 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSE 13 | SSW 14 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 11 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | S 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 14 |
73 | 57 | 239 | 49 | 62 | 34 | 84 | 39 | 28 | 183 | 236 | 64 | 424 | 410 | 65 | 21 | 12 | 65 | 214 | 34 | 158 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 16 | SSW 6 | WSW 13 | SW 18 | WSW 12 |
61 | 72 | 198 | 183 | 58 | 34 | 40 | 81 | 69 | 14 | 8 | 56 | 57 | 68 | 57 | 56 | 25 | 4 | 35 | 12 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | NW 8 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 8 | — |
— | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | 15 | 8 | — | 4 | 65 | — | — | 248 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 22 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 107 | 169 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 25 | 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.
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