Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
16.0°C
0.7° 

Moss Landing surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Moss Landing surf forecast from 9 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 419 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 0.9m 17s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Moss Landing.

Honestly, this is a tough run. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a grind. There’s nothing really clean or punchy on offer for weeks. The first real chance to even get a semi-decent paddle happens around Thursday the 10th on the morning push, but we’re still dealing with a cross-onshore wind and small, marginal surf. It’s not going to be pretty. That sets the tone. You’re looking at a lot of days where the conditions are just poor – cross-onshore winds and crumbly, weak lines. There’s a stretch from the 12th into the 13th where we see a bit more size, with swell heights of 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period is short and the wind stays messy. It’s the kind of stuff that’s more frustrating than fun.

If I had to pick a standout—and it’s a real stretch—I’d look at Sunday morning the 13th. We get a brief window with an onshore wind, but it’s light at 3 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the WNW. The period is short (8 seconds), so it won't have much push, but with that little wind, it might be the most ridable thing in the whole forecast. The combined swell energy is moderate (299), so there’s at least some power pooling in. Still, it’s going to be a messy, short-period closeout at best.

After that, Monday the 14th morning offers another marginal window with light onshore wind and 4 ft from the WNW. It’s more of the same—small, short, and needing a lot of luck with the tide.

The second week actually drops off significantly. From the 16th onward, the swell plummets. Heights drop to 1 ft to 3 ft, and the combined energy readings go from high two-digit numbers down to bare bones (20 to 88). That’s basically flat. There is a little blip around the 18th of September, where a 2 ft swell from the SW with a 19-second period shows up on Friday morning. That long period will try to wrap in, but 2 ft is tiny rubbish, even with light offshore wind. It’s a “maybe if you’re desperate” moment.

The bottom line: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. If you live for Moss Landing, you’re better off taking the time to clean your gear and check back next week. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, it’s a long blank run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1
WNW
8
1.6
NW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
138
0
419
125
358
353
331
309
120
159
158
187
202
232
217
280
324
261
287
149
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
WSW
0
ESE
10
WSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
S
10
W
15
W
0
N
5
W
15
W
5
E
10
W
15
WSW
5
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
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glassy
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cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:33AM1.46m
9:54PM1.69m
11:06AM1.51m
10:45PM1.63m
11:37AM1.55m
11:36PM1.54m
12:07PM1.58m
00:26AM1.43m
12:36PM1.58m
1:18AM1.31m
1:05PM1.56m
2:16AM1.20m
1:38PM1.52m
3:24AM1.11m
Low Tide
3:59PM0.51m
4:33AM-0.05m
4:47PM0.38m
5:10AM0.05m
5:32PM0.27m
5:46AM0.19m
6:17PM0.20m
6:21AM0.35m
7:01PM0.16m
6:56AM0.51m
7:47PM0.14m
7:34AM0.67m
8:37PM0.16m
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6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
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7:23
7:22
7:21
7:19
7:17
7:15
7:15
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Temp °C
31
27
24
24
23
17
19
19
16
19
20
16
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18
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20
14
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17
14
Feels °C
29
25
23
23
21
17
18
17
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17
17
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17
16
15
19
18
14
15
15
14
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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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