Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
16.7°C
1.4° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 426 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 15th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

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

Alright folks, it’s a bit of a waiting game around Moss Landing right now. The next few days are looking pretty ordinary, so don’t rush to wax up just yet. There’s a bit of energy coming in, but the wind’s just not playing ball, leaving things chopped up and messy.

We kick off Monday the 14th with a morning session that’s got some potential, but it’s a tease. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. We’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds, and combined energy is moderate at 375. The wind is a light 6 mph breeze from the WNW, straight offshore, which would normally be a dream. The report says marginal surf or questionable tide conditions though, so you might find a couple, but it’s not a green light. By afternoon, the wind swings WSW at 9 mph and goes cross-onshore, making a mess of that 6ft swell. That’s a no-go.

Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 17th is much the same story – small, cross-onshore wind, poor surf conditions. Swell sizes drop from 4ft down to a tiny 2ft, and the energy falls off a cliff, down to 59 on Thursday afternoon. Not worth paddling out.

Friday the 18th sees a switch in swell direction to the SW, with a very long period of 19 seconds. But the size is only 2ft. A long-period groundswell like that at a beach setup often breaks too straight. Combined energy is moderate at 261, but with the wind on or cross-onshore, it’s a pass.

The weekend of the 19th and 20th is more of the same: small, long-period SW swells, cross-onshore winds. Saturday morning has a light cross-onshore breeze and is called marginal, but with only 2ft of swell, it’s not going to get you excited. Combined energy is still moderate at 306.

Early the next week, Monday the 21st, we see a bump in energy with the SW swell. The swell height is still only 3ft, but the period is a solid 17 seconds, and combined energy pushes up to 582 and 603 for the morning and afternoon. The wind is a light 6 mph cross-onshore. It’s still listed as marginal, but there could be a sneaky one if you’re desperate.

Then it gets a bit weird. Tuesday the 22nd has a morning pulse of 4ft WNW swell, but it’s cross-onshore and poor. The afternoon switches back to a long-period SW swell (16 seconds) at 3ft, with a moderate energy of 570. It’s marginal.

From Wednesday the 23rd through to Saturday the 26th, the swell mix is all over the place, but it’s consistently cross-onshore. Swell heights hover between 2ft and 5ft, with energy ranging from weak 77 up to moderate 365. Nothing clean enough to call a session.

Now, keep your eyes peeled for Friday the 25th morning. It’s the only real standout in this whole run. We’ve got a tiny 2ft WNW swell, a period of 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – 3 mph from the WSW. The energy is weak at 80, and the report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not going to be pumping, but for a quiet, clean paddle on a small board, it might be your only chance.

The very end of the outlook, Monday the 29th, shows a morning pulse of 6ft WNW swell with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 751. But, the wind is a light 6 mph cross-onshore, and it’s still called marginal. That’s promising, but it’s far out and the wind could easily change. The afternoon drops to 4ft and goes choppy.

Overall, it’s a pretty flat and windy run. There are no big, clean swells on the cards. If you are a beginner, the bigger stuff (5ft to 6ft) is pushing your limit, and the conditions aren’t good anyway. Experts might find something on that 29th morning if the wind cooperates, but it’s a long shot.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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1
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1
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2
1
0
2
1
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2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
429
426
261
197
128
181
177
74
90
80
44
236
236
183
255
252
252
255
388
362
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
0
S
10
WSW
15
W
5
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SE
5
W
15
W
5
NE
10
W
15
WSW
0
ENE
10
W
15
WSW
0
W
10
W
20
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0
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:16AM1.20m
1:38PM1.52m
3:24AM1.11m
2:15PM1.47m
4:50AM1.06m
3:02PM1.41m
6:29AM1.07m
4:00PM1.37m
7:42AM1.12m
5:08PM1.35m
8:27AM1.17m
6:17PM1.37m
Low Tide
7:47PM0.14m
7:34AM0.67m
8:37PM0.16m
8:17AM0.81m
9:33PM0.19m
9:13AM0.93m
10:38PM0.22m
10:35AM0.99m
11:49PM0.22m
12:02PM0.99m
00:54AM0.20m
1:10PM0.93m
1:48AM0.16m
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6:48
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6:52
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7:15
7:15
7:13
7:12
7:09
7:08
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Temp °C
21
16
17
18
14
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Feels °C
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17
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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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