
Surf Forecasts:
Moss Landing surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with 429 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Moss Landing over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Right now, things are looking pretty flat and messy out at Moss Landing. The first few days are a write-off for any real surfing – we’ve got a weak, short-period swell and the wind is mostly on or cross-onshore. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight early on.
Sunday the 13th kicks off with a small 5ft WNW swell, but it’s only 6 seconds and there’s a moderate breeze on it. That’s not doing anyone any favors. The energy is weak at 306, and it just looks chopped up. Monday isn’t much better – a bit more size at 5ft but still short period and the wind is on it. Nothing worth paddling out for.
We’re looking at a real gap here. From about the 15th through the 19th, the swell drops away and we’re stuck with tiny waves and cross-onshore wind. The 17th has almost nothing going on – 2ft and energy down to 58. That’s about as dead as it gets. The 18th and 19th have a longer period SW groundswell showing up, but it’s still small at 2ft and the wind is ruining any chance of it shaping up. Just not worth the wet suit.
Come the 20th and 21st, we start to see a little more life. The swell picks up slightly to 3ft and the period stretches out to 17-18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s still small. The wind is light and cross-onshore, which keeps things a bit bumpy. There’s more energy in the water – up around 431-528 – but the size just isn’t there to make it fun. The 22nd afternoon has a bump in energy to 688 with a 16-second period, but still only 3ft and cross-onshore. It’s frustrating because you can feel the push, but the waves aren’t standing up.
Now, the 23rd and 24th are where things get a little more interesting. The morning of the 23rd has 5ft at 11 seconds from the WNW, and the wind is on it, which is a bit of a letdown. But the 24th morning is the one to keep an eye on. The wind drops to glassy – just a slight air – and we’ve got a clean 4ft at 10 seconds from the WNW. That’s the best conditions we’ve seen so far in this whole stretch. The swell energy is moderate at 265, but with the glass, it’s going to be clean and lined up. Still, it’s not big – maybe chest high at best – and the tide could be a factor. It’s a marginal call, but if you’ve got a longboard and a flexible schedule, that Thursday morning on the 24th is your window.
After that, the 25th and 26th are back to being small and cross-onshore. The 26th afternoon drops right off again. But then we’ve got a bit of a pulse coming for the 27th and 28th. The 27th afternoon shows 6ft but it’s only 7 seconds and the wind is up – that’s going to be a messy, bumpy mess. Not worth it. The 28th has more size at 6ft and a better 9-second period, but again the wind is cross-onshore and it’s only rated as marginal. With that size and short period, it’s going to be closing out and lumpy.
Overall, this 16-day stretch is pretty grim for Moss Landing. There’s no real standout swell, and the wind just won’t let up long enough for things to clean up properly. The only real highlight is that glassy window on the morning of the 24th – if you can get out then, you’ll have the place to yourself and a few clean waves. Other than that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. Keep the board in the car, but don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
169 | 267 | 416 | 426 | 261 | 197 | 125 | 177 | 173 | 98 | 75 | 75 | 44 | 236 | 236 | 184 | 255 | 252 | 252 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:18AM1.31m | 1:05PM1.56m | 2:16AM1.20m | 1:38PM1.52m | 3:24AM1.11m | 2:15PM1.47m | 4:50AM1.06m | 3:02PM1.41m | 6:29AM1.07m | 4:00PM1.37m | 7:42AM1.12m | 5:08PM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:56AM0.51m | 7:47PM0.14m | 7:34AM0.67m | 8:37PM0.16m | 8:17AM0.81m | 9:33PM0.19m | 9:13AM0.93m | 10:38PM0.22m | 10:35AM0.99m | 11:49PM0.22m | 12:02PM0.99m | 00:54AM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 6 |
169 | 267 | 107 | 426 | 261 | 197 | 125 | 177 | 173 | 98 | 75 | 138 | 44 | 236 | 236 | 59 | 59 | 252 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
85 | 44 | 42 | 107 | 91 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 170 | 59 | 198 | 117 | 121 | 120 | 116 | 184 | 255 | 58 | 252 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | S 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | WNW 11 | SW 21 | WNW 8 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 |
127 | 108 | 2 | 23 | 14 | 17 | 66 | 117 | 14 | 35 | 116 | 12 | 113 | 25 | 20 | 69 | 68 | 7 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
— | — | 416 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | — | — | 52 | — | — | 74 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 126 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 1 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 126 | 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.
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