
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Moss Landing (Moss Landing) has cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week or so is pretty grim. We’ve got a persistent cross-onshore wind that just won’t quit, and it’s messing up what little swell we’ve got. The waves are small, choppy, and just not worth paddling out for. We’re looking at a solid gap from now, Tuesday the 7th of July, all the way through Sunday the 19th of July where the scores are a big fat zero. That’s nearly two weeks of slop. The swell energy is weak, with readings in the low hundreds, with short-period wind swell that just won’t shape up.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 15th of July. It’s still not perfect – the wave comment is "marginal" – but the energy is starting to build. By Thursday the 16th, we see the combined energy climbing into the moderate-to-strong range. Still, the wind is a constant cross-onshore nemesis, so don't expect perfection. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The stand-out window, and I mean the *only* true stand-out, looks to be Saturday the 18th of July. It’s the best we’ve got on offer. The morning shows a 6 ft swell from the WNW with a period pushing into the nice territory at 10 seconds. That combined energy is jumping up to a solid 958 – that’s proper wave energy. The wind is only a light 3 mph cross-onshore, which is close enough to glassy to keep things clean. This is your best chance all fortnight to get a wave that actually has some push and shape. Keep an eye on it, it’s a promising one, but still a little way out so don’t lock your plans in just yet.
After that little pulse, the swell fades fast. By Sunday the 19th, we’re back down to a 4 ft, and by Monday the 20th, it’s tiny stuff with a long 14-16 second period that’ll just roll through without much to offer at a place like this.
Overall, it’s a pretty poor run for Moss Landing. There will be a lot of flat, choppy days and only one, maybe two sessions worth a look. This kind of blank run is more normal for the area, but forecasts can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
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247 | 125 | 200 | 149 | 307 | 294 | 389 | 381 | 469 | 398 | 318 | 346 | 261 | 222 | 286 | 217 | 169 | 177 | 186 | 161 | 105 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore 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 | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08AM0.36m | 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 | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
306 | 497 | 142 | 149 | 545 | 294 | 389 | 402 | 469 | 398 | 287 | 346 | 261 | 222 | 286 | 217 | 169 | 177 | 186 | 161 | 105 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | 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 |
332 | 142 | 491 | 504 | 66 | 412 | 505 | 402 | 387 | 314 | 256 | 242 | 242 | 252 | 204 | 236 | 233 | 133 | 141 | 184 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | — | S 20 | W 16 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | W 16 | W 14 | SW 13 |
5 | 1 | 142 | 123 | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 30 | 5 | 25 | 24 | 110 | 21 | 15 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
247 | 125 | 200 | — | 307 | — | — | 381 | — | — | 318 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 25 | 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.










