
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with 624 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 |
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294 | 140 | 75 | 105 | 130 | 176 | 452 | 567 | 485 | 333 | 220 | 130 | 100 | 83 | 32 | 42 | 127 | 56 | 72 | 94 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:21AM1.33m | 7:45PM1.27m | 8:45AM1.40m | 8:42PM1.30m | 9:10AM1.48m | 9:36PM1.31m | 9:36AM1.57m | 10:30PM1.32m | 10:05AM1.65m | 11:23PM1.31m | 10:37AM1.71m | 00:19AM1.29m | 11:14AM1.75m | 1:17AM1.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:18PM0.60m | 2:12AM0.23m | 2:56PM0.43m | 2:49AM0.28m | 3:33PM0.24m | 3:24AM0.36m | 4:10PM0.05m | 4:00AM0.45m | 4:50PM-0.11m | 4:37AM0.55m | 5:32PM-0.24m | 5:16AM0.66m | 6:17PM-0.31m | ||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
456 | 140 | 361 | 376 | 265 | 176 | 452 | 273 | 485 | 333 | 220 | 130 | 100 | 141 | 158 | 89 | 127 | 195 | 309 | 381 | 437 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | S 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 |
294 | 184 | 75 | 105 | 251 | 192 | 302 | 89 | 201 | 228 | 222 | 167 | 156 | 83 | 32 | 42 | 89 | 56 | 72 | 94 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSW 16 | S 20 | SSW 20 | S 5 | SSW 18 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 16 |
94 | 269 | 194 | 127 | 2 | 246 | 126 | 89 | 55 | — | 28 | 25 | 6 | 47 | 20 | 64 | 41 | 50 | 29 | 28 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | — | NW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | 130 | — | — | 567 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
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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.
Moss Landing is 10 km (6 miles) from Neponset. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Neponset. Neponset has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










