Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spanish Bay-South Moss this week:
The surf forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Bay-South Moss in the next 16 days are 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, giving it to you straight in feet and Fahrenheit for the same stretch.
To be honest, this forecast is mostly a bust for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak swell and the wind is never truly cooperating, so you’ll be fighting chop more than riding waves. But there is one window that could be worth paddling out for.
From this Sunday, July 19th, all the way through the end of the month, it's bleak. We’re talking waves around 2-3 ft, with the wind blowing cross-onshore or onshore most of the time. That means bumpy, messy conditions at Spanish Bay-South Moss. The water temperature is about 57°F, which is a little cooler than average, but nothing to be alarmed about.
There’s a long-period swell on Friday the 24th with a 24-second interval, but the wind is cross-onshore again, and the combined energy is moderate. It’s a groundswell, which can be tricky at a beach break like this, often making the waves close out.
Towards the end of July and the first of August, we see a bit more size, pushing 3-5 ft, but the period gets short and the wind stays average. On July 30th, there's a 6 ft NW swell, but with a short period of 8-9 seconds, it'll be weak and fat. Not the wave you want.
The only real standout is Monday morning, July 27th. We’re looking at a clean 3 ft SSW groundswell with a 18-second period and a light offshore breeze from the WNW at 15 km/h. The combined energy is strong, hitting in the 1100s. That's a proper set-up for an advanced spot like Spanish Bay-South Moss. The offshore wind will keep it glassy, and that long period will bring some real juice. This is your session.
Late on Saturday, August 1st, there's a 4 ft S swell with a 14-second period and light cross-onshore wind. It’s marginal, but could be a sneaky fun afternoon if it cleans up.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a total loss. Save your energy for Monday the 27th. That’s the cleanest, best window in this whole outlook. After that, it fades off again. As always, forecasts can flip, but for now, that’s your best shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | WNW 15 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 273 | 309 | 202 | 255 | 255 | 201 | 364 | 272 | 259 | 372 | 226 | 233 | 226 | 161 | 156 | 563 | 444 | 471 | 799 | 458 | 664 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:47PM1.52m | 3:35AM1.12m | 4:30PM1.56m | 5:08AM0.97m | 5:15PM1.58m | 7:03AM0.93m | 6:01PM1.61m | 8:47AM0.98m | 6:48PM1.64m | 9:55AM1.05m | 7:34PM1.67m | 10:37AM1.09m | 8:17PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:55AM0.17m | 10:08PM0.55m | 9:33AM0.40m | 11:28PM0.45m | 10:13AM0.60m | 00:44AM0.33m | 10:59AM0.77m | 1:47AM0.20m | 11:57AM0.90m | 2:39AM0.10m | 1:01PM0.96m | 3:23AM0.01m | 1:58PM0.98m | 4:01AM-0.06m | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 273 | 86 | 100 | 102 | 82 | 160 | 364 | 272 | 259 | 372 | 226 | 233 | 226 | 161 | 156 | 563 | 444 | 75 | 96 | 136 | 169 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | WNW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 | SSW 12 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SSW 8 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 235 | 270 | 202 | 139 | 255 | 80 | 80 | 20 | 140 | 65 | 47 | 20 | 31 | 55 | 49 | 98 | 128 | 471 | 799 | 458 | 664 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SW 17 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | NW 5 | S 9 | S 8 | NW 12 | SSW 7 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 45 | 309 | 186 | 255 | 86 | 201 | 81 | 71 | 24 | 40 | 37 | 34 | 10 | 56 | 85 | 77 | 98 | 166 | 99 | 189 | 259 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | NW 8 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 68 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 95 | 25 | 36 | 77 | 31 | 46 | 60 | 59 | 75 | 92 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 180 | 3 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 33 | 335 | 15 | 88 | 335 | 15 | 38 | 335 | 6 | 38 | 311 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 |
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