Moss Landing Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.81° N 121.79° W

Moss Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Moss Landing sea temperature is
16.1° C
2.0° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 1.4m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 17th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 17th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 17s
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’re looking at a long stretch ahead for Moss Landing, and I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough one. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for any kind of decent paddle. We’ve got a big gap of surf that just isn’t worth your time.

The pattern starts off with a bit of energy around Friday the 17th, with some swell around 4ft from the WNW, but the wind is a cross-on 9 mph and it’s just messy. The water is sitting at 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only good news. That combined swell energy is moderate though (558), but the conditions are poor. It stays like that for days: small, chopped up, and cross-on. Saturday and Sunday the 18th and 19th are tiny, with swell under 3ft and the same cross-on breeze. You’re looking at a solid week of nothing happening.

Around Wednesday the 29th, we start to see a little more size building, but the quality is still marginal. The morning of Thursday the 30th pushes up to 5ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds and a light breeze. The combined energy jumps up to 747 (moderate), but it’s still cross-on, so it’s going to be lumpy. It’s a bit more interesting for a stronger paddler, but the 5ft is pushing into the range where beginners might find it a handful. The wind is light though, so it’s not all bad.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Friday the 31st. We’ve got 6ft of WNW swell, 10-second period, and light cross-on wind. The combined energy is 603 (moderate). This is the biggest and most consistent it gets in the whole 16-day window. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the best on offer. This is a spot for the experienced crew; anything over 5ft at a beach setup with that cross-on wind means it’s going to be a bit of a wrestle. The swell direction is WNW, and the spot likes NW, so it’s a bit off, but it’s close enough to get some waves.

On Saturday the 1st of August, it starts to back off again, dropping to 5ft in the morning and then 4ft in the afternoon. The energy is still moderate (459) but it’s fading.

Overall, this is a lean period. The surf is poor to marginal for the majority of the time. If you’re desperate, the mornings from the 30th of July through to the 1st of August are your best bet, but it’s a lot of work for not much reward. The persistent cross-on wind is the real killer here. It’s not a setup that looks great for traditional surfing, but if you’re into kite surfing, the consistent wind and building swell from the 30th might be worth a look.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Direction
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0.6
WNW
17
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.8
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17
0.7
NW
8
0.6
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8
0.4
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8
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12
0.4
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NW
11
0.8
WNW
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0.6
W
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
235
208
266
288
191
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362
74
48
48
35
17
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19
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29
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31
18
15
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
0
SSE
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
NE
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
NE
10
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10
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10
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High Tide
2:23PM1.47m
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
7:55PM0.59m
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
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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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