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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 Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (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 ForecastMostly 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 SummaryMostly 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | |
887 | 718 | 1088 | 1540 | 1351 | 2095 | 2402 | 3423 | 4034 | 3342 | 3327 | 2823 | 1757 | 1338 | 1146 | 866 | 691 | 1269 | 1276 | 972 | 683 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 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) | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 |
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | WNW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 13 |
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) | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 16 | S 10 | S 16 | SW 20 | — | — | S 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 15 |
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) | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1540 | 1351 | 2095 | 2402 | 3423 | — | — | 3327 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 26 | 38 | 38 | 26 | 38 | 39 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 88 | 3 | 0 |
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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.











