Spanish Bay-South Moss surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

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Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Spanish Bay-South Moss sea temperature is
12.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Bay-South Moss in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 17th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
!
0
0
0
0
!
!
0
!
2
1
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
NW
10
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
4
NW
10
4
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.4
NW
11
2.3
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.3
WNW
14
1.9
NW
13
2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
887
718
1088
1540
1351
2095
2402
3423
4034
3342
3327
2823
1757
1338
1146
866
691
1269
1276
972
683
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
30
NW
20
NW
30
NW
45
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
30
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
15
WSW
5
N
10
WSW
15
SW
5
SSW
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:40AM1.12m
9:05PM1.79m
10:41AM1.14m
9:42PM1.91m
11:40AM1.15m
10:22PM1.98m
12:41PM1.14m
11:06PM1.99m
1:42PM1.13m
11:54PM1.94m
2:46PM1.13m
00:48AM1.83m
3:50PM1.15m
1:47AM1.67m
Low Tide
2:45PM0.45m
4:14AM-0.24m
3:25PM0.56m
5:01AM-0.41m
4:07PM0.66m
5:50AM-0.51m
4:52PM0.74m
6:42AM-0.55m
5:42PM0.80m
7:37AM-0.52m
6:41PM0.85m
8:33AM-0.45m
7:53PM0.87m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:10
Temp °C
12
13
12
12
14
12
13
13
11
13
14
13
16
14
13
18
15
13
15
15
14
9
9
8
9
9
6
7
6
2
10
8
9
13
11
11
15
12
12
13
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
WNW
15
1
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
14
4
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
13
3.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.4
NW
11
2.3
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.9
NW
13
2
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.6
NW
12
Energy kJ
887
718
1088
1255
231
294
437
165
4034
3342
59
2823
1757
1338
1146
866
689
1269
1276
972
683
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.1
SW
19
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
S
13
Energy kJ
298
269
246
188
105
156
167
15
118
62
24
58
87
30
109
387
691
59
56
84
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
10
0.3
S
16
0.1
S
10
0.3
S
16
0.1
SW
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
11
32
2
47
2
46
15
6
12
61
33
46
40
39
69
41
64
56
57
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
NW
10
3
NW
9
3.5
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
4
NW
10
3.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
1540
1351
2095
2402
3423
3327
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
1
1
4
1
1
4
4
1
4
3
1
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
Distance (km)
38
38
26
38
38
26
38
39
15
38
38
15
38
38
3
22
3
0
88
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
6
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
6
4
6
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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Information about the Spanish Bay-South Moss Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Spanish Bay-South Moss provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Spanish Bay-South Moss can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Spanish Bay-South Moss 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 (Spanish Bay-South Moss) 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 Spanish Bay-South Moss 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.

Spanish Bay-South Moss is 3 km (2 miles) from Pacific Grove. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pacific Grove. Pacific Grove has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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