
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 496 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 1.0m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same stretch but in feet and miles per hour, as we do.
The first surfable moment doesn’t pop up until Thursday, July 16th, so that’s a solid 8-day gap with no real recommendations. The first week is a total washout. From Tuesday, July 7th through Wednesday, July 15th, it’s all poor surf conditions. Wind is cross-onshore, and the swell is short-period (8-9 seconds), with weak to moderate energy. It’s gonna be choppy and ugly.
The first marginal call is Thursday, July 16th, early morning. Swell is 4ft from the WNW, 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 520 (moderate). The wind is a light breeze from the WSW, so it’s light cross-onshore – not clean, but it’s not a gale. The water temp is a very notable 62°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might be able to ditch the booties.
Friday, July 17th, morning, the swell holds at 5ft from the WNW, 9 seconds, with energy up to 709 (strong). The wind is light from the west, but still cross-onshore. Another marginal recommendation. The afternoon is worse.
The real standout is Saturday, July 18th. The swell drops to just 2ft, but the period shoots up to a very long 18 seconds, coming from the SW. This is pure groundswell. The energy is still strong at 693. The wind in the morning is light from the west, offshore (onshore), but the afternoon is a light cross-shore from the SW. For Moss Landing, that long-period groundswell is a dream. The waves will be small, but clean, lined up, and glassy. You’ll get long waits between sets, but the quality will be there. It’s an advanced spot, so you’ll need to know what you’re doing.
Sunday, July 19th, morning, holds a similar 2ft SW groundswell (17 seconds, 580 energy), but the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean.
That Saturday, July 18th afternoon is your best shot. Crowds are “sometimes” at Moss Landing, so you might score it quiet. It’s very consistent, fairly exposed to the NW, but this SW groundswell will wrap in nicely. For the experienced surfer, that’s the session to chase.
In the second week, the swell builds back to 5ft from the WNW by Wednesday, July 22nd, with a 10-second period (energy 461-471), but the wind stays cross-onshore. It’s bigger, but blown out. Not a stand-out.
So, the first week is a bust. The only true standout is Saturday, July 18th, afternoon. Small, glassy, and full of potential from that long-period groundswell. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
441 | 496 | 229 | 237 | 309 | 346 | 389 | 445 | 398 | 318 | 273 | 228 | 207 | 280 | 238 | 244 | 203 | 221 | 194 | 157 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:54PM1.51m | 5:43AM0.94m | 5:36PM1.59m | 7:28AM0.94m | 6:24PM1.67m | 8:55AM1.02m | 7:16PM1.75m | 10:01AM1.12m | 8:10PM1.82m | 10:53AM1.20m | 9:06PM1.87m | 11:40AM1.28m | 10:00PM1.90m | 12:23PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:52PM0.35m | 10:58AM0.53m | 00:56AM0.15m | 11:57AM0.68m | 1:55AM-0.05m | 1:01PM0.79m | 2:50AM-0.23m | 2:06PM0.84m | 3:43AM-0.36m | 3:07PM0.85m | 4:33AM-0.45m | 4:06PM0.82m | 5:21AM-0.48m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | |
8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | 8:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
497 | 275 | 145 | 545 | 309 | 346 | 402 | 445 | 398 | 318 | 273 | 228 | 207 | 280 | 238 | 244 | 203 | 221 | 194 | 157 | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
142 | 491 | 504 | 66 | 412 | 505 | 402 | 387 | 314 | 256 | 242 | 242 | 252 | 256 | 236 | 233 | 136 | 187 | 184 | 51 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | — | S 20 | W 16 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | W 16 | W 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
1 | 142 | 123 | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 30 | 5 | 55 | 24 | 129 | 21 | 15 | 70 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
441 | 496 | 229 | 237 | — | — | 389 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 0 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 261 | 0 | 103 | 68 | 0 | 10 | 68 | 0 | 126 |
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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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