Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
16.4°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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Moss Landing.

Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty grim run for the next week or so. We’re talking a whole lot of poor surf conditions with barely anything worth paddling out for. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for a wave that’s not gonna come.

The first real chance of anything decent looks to be on Thursday the 29th of August. We’ll see a bit of a pulse of swell, around 5 ft, but it’s a short-period windswell from the WNW with only a 6-second period. The energy is moderate (344) but with a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s gonna be messy. It’s a marginal call at best.

That pretty much sets the tone. There’s a long stretch of poor surf right through to Monday the 7th of September. Most days are just light cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell. Averages around 2 ft to 4 ft from the WNW, with periods barely hitting 8 seconds and energy readings staying well under 300. It’s not surf, it’s a lake with a ripple.

Now, let’s talk about Monday the 7th of September. That’s the one standout in the whole 16 days. We’ve got a 6 ft swell from the WNW with a much better 11-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 757 – that’s strong. It’s still a cross-on breeze, so it won’t be perfectly clean, but it’s a proper groundswell with some punch. It’ll be too big for beginners, but for the advanced crew, it’s the best window we’ve got. Tuesday the 8th also has some solid energy (551) and a 4 ft, 10-second swell, but it’s still cross-on. The best chance for clean surf is actually Wednesday the 9th of September, where we see a glassy morning with a 2 ft, 9-second NW swell. It’s small, weak energy (86), but if you need a fix, that’s your moment.

So, overall, it’s a long wait with a lot of poor days. Don’t bother until the 7th of September if you want real power, but keep an eye on it – forecasts change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.9
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
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1.3
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7
0.9
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7
1.1
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1.4
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8
1.3
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WNW
7
1.2
WNW
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0.7
WNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
124
159
122
107
75
202
169
81
124
193
116
160
223
157
253
187
108
69
19
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
0
NNW
10
WNW
10
SW
0
ESE
10
W
5
SW
5
SW
5
WNW
15
WSW
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S
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
15
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15
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10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:20PM1.60m
11:10AM1.30m
10:02PM1.61m
11:33AM1.35m
10:43PM1.59m
11:56AM1.40m
11:25PM1.54m
12:20PM1.46m
00:09AM1.46m
12:47PM1.51m
00:59AM1.36m
1:17PM1.56m
1:56AM1.24m
Low Tide
3:43PM0.79m
4:25AM-0.01m
4:20PM0.72m
4:55AM-0.01m
4:55PM0.63m
5:24AM0.03m
5:32PM0.53m
5:53AM0.10m
6:11PM0.43m
6:23AM0.21m
6:54PM0.33m
6:56AM0.34m
7:42PM0.24m
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7:45
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Temp °C
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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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