
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 362 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but I’m not gonna lie to you—this one is a tough stretch. The whole forecast is dominated by persistent cross-onshore winds, and while there’s some energy in the water, the quality is just not there for a proper paddle session. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until the end of the month, and even then it’s a marginal call.
Alright, let’s talk about Moss Landing. This spot is very consistent and fairly exposed, but the wind is the story here. From Saturday morning, July 18, right through to the end of the month, it’s a constant stream of cross-onshore breeze. Saturday morning starts with a 3 ft swell from the WNW at a very long 16 seconds, but that cross-on 6 mph wind from the WSW spoils it. The combined energy is moderate (578), but the wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions. That pattern just repeats: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday… all cross-on, all poor. The swell drops to tiny 1 ft midweek, with weak energy (10), so there’s nothing to get excited about.
The water temperature anomaly is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
We finally get a tiny glimmer of hope on Friday, July 31. The morning shows a 4 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, combined energy of 284 (moderate), and the wave comment upgrades to “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” The wind is still cross-on at 6 mph, but it’s a light breeze, so the surface won’t be a complete mess. This is the only day in the whole 16-day run that even gets a score of 1 out of 10, and honestly, that’s the best we’ve got. It’s not a standout, but if you’re desperate, it’s the pick of a very poor bunch.
The days leading into the first week of August (July 31 to August 2) see the swell bumping up to 4 ft – 5 ft, with combined energy in the 200–307 range, so there’s more water moving. But the wind remains stubbornly cross-onshore, and the wave state stays poor. Those waves are going to be choppy and messy. For a beach break setup like this, with that wind and swell size, it’s honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The swell is still too small for it to be a danger, but the quality is just not there for a surfer.
So, to sum it up: there’s a massive gap of no decent surf for the first 12 days of this forecast. The only crack at something rideable is the morning of Friday, July 31, and even then it’s marginal. Don’t get your hopes up, but keep an eye on the forecast—things can change. This is a quiet period for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
208 | 291 | 288 | 191 | 230 | 362 | 62 | 48 | 48 | 178 | 26 | 35 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:33AM1.50m | 3:02PM1.50m | 2:32AM1.31m | 3:42PM1.52m | 3:40AM1.13m | 4:22PM1.53m | 5:05AM1.00m | 5:04PM1.54m | 6:50AM0.96m | 5:49PM1.54m | 8:25AM1.00m | 6:36PM1.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:15AM-0.04m | 8:59PM0.52m | 8:57AM0.16m | 10:06PM0.45m | 9:41AM0.37m | 11:15PM0.36m | 10:30AM0.56m | 00:23AM0.27m | 11:26AM0.73m | 1:26AM0.17m | 12:31PM0.84m | 2:20AM0.08m | |||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
8:24 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
101 | 291 | 288 | 48 | 47 | 362 | 271 | 255 | 255 | 209 | 160 | 549 | 225 | 372 | 253 | 321 | 226 | 161 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 14 |
208 | 41 | 258 | 191 | 230 | 181 | 62 | 48 | 137 | 178 | 291 | 35 | 252 | 123 | 77 | 45 | 26 | 17 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 26 |
73 | 246 | 44 | 64 | 186 | 65 | 121 | 101 | 48 | 35 | 26 | 34 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 171 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
— | — | 56 | — | — | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 10 | 321 | 0 | 22 | 45 | 1 | 103 | 174 | 1 | 169 | 169 | 1 |
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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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