
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 0.8m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (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 get into it for Moss Landing. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but don’t get your hopes up for the first week or so – it’s a bit of a slow burner. The water temp is sitting at about 60°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real sniff of anything rideable doesn’t kick in until Wednesday, August 12th, and even then it’s a marginal call. That morning we’ve got a 4ft swell from the WNW at 9 seconds, with the combined energy at 409 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore though, so it’ll be bumpy and hard to love. It’s not a write-off, but you’d be scraping for the clean ones.
Thursday, August 13th, brings a shift. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the W with a nice 12-second period – that’s some proper groundswell energy starting to show through. The wind even flips to straight onshore, but the word “on” is actually good here because it means it’s blowing straight from the west. That combined energy jumps to 485 (strong), so there’s some push in the water. It’s still only a 1/10, but that long period means the waves will have more shape and more gap between sets. It’s a picky session, but not a total loss.
After that, things get a bit flat and funky for a long stretch. From Friday, August 14th, all the way through to Tuesday, August 19th, the swell drops off hard – mostly 1ft to 2ft, with short periods and weak combined energy. It’s just not worth paddling out for most of that run. You’re looking at a good 5-day gap of barely any surf.
Then, on Wednesday, August 19th, we start to see a pulse. The afternoon brings a 2ft swell from the WNW at 13 seconds – again, that long period groundswell. The combined energy climbs to 271 (moderate). It’s not big, but the wind stays light cross-onshore. If you’re a log rider or on a fish, the afternoon might have a few clean-ish lines.
The standout window looks to be Thursday, August 20th, and Friday, August 21st. Thursday morning has a 4ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period and combined energy of 326 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy but it’s rideable. Thursday afternoon ramps up to 5ft from the WNW at 11 seconds, with energy hitting 484 (strong). That’s the best combo of size and power in the whole run. Friday afternoon matches that with 5ft again and 420 energy (strong). It’s all cross-onshore wind, but if the swell direction lines up with the break’s optimum from the NW, you’ll find some workable walls. Just be aware that crowds can show up here sometimes, and with this being a fairly exposed spot, it can get a bit of a circus.
One last note: Saturday, August 22nd, the afternoon throws a curveball – a 1ft swell from the SW but with a super long 21-second period. That combined energy is 258 (moderate). That kind of period at a beach setup can be a bit weird, often breaking too straight, but for a point or reef, it’d be dreamy. Since Moss Landing is a beach, take it with a grain of salt.
Overall, the best bet is Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st. The swell is solid, the period is good, and the energy is there. Don’t bother with the first week unless you’re desperate. Keep an eye on the wind, and if it cleans up, you’re in for a treat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 |
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84 | 82 | 83 | 50 | 50 | 62 | 320 | 339 | 327 | 312 | 242 | 172 | 249 | 226 | 199 | 261 | 184 | 160 | 284 | 193 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore 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 | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 11:48AM1.42m | 10:48PM1.81m | 12:24PM1.48m | 11:39PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:01AM-0.29m | 4:55PM0.62m | 5:42AM-0.22m | 5:46PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 9 |
84 | 210 | 30 | 318 | 50 | 291 | 320 | 339 | 327 | 312 | 242 | 172 | 249 | 226 | 199 | 261 | 184 | 160 | 284 | 177 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
140 | 82 | 83 | 50 | 166 | 62 | 196 | 169 | 167 | 160 | 102 | 101 | 56 | 138 | 207 | 148 | 175 | 261 | 201 | 193 | 242 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | W 15 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 |
18 | 17 | 104 | 36 | 56 | 56 | 28 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 98 | 96 | 94 | 155 | 28 | 28 | 68 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — |
— | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 0 | 290 | 321 | 1 | 103 | 26 | 0 | 103 | 26 | 0 | 126 | 290 | 0 | 23 | 25 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
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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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