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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 PST
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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
14.6° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Bay-South Moss in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 8th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 8th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 8th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
!
4
4
3
3
0
1
1
1
3
!
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
NW
3
NW
2.5
NW
2.4
NW
1.9
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.6
WNW
2.2
WNW
2
WNW
Period(s) (?)161615151413131412201816161514131318171614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72105076330824911491632388425490738435440013412236117331230803808157822241569
Wind
(km/h)
25
N
20
NE
20
ENE
0
WSW
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
N
20
ENE
20
NE
15
N
20
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:19AM
1.47
2:55PM
1.03
4:01AM
1.51
4:37PM
0.90
4:42AM
1.55
6:34PM
0.89
5:23AM
1.59
8:11PM
0.95
6:05AM
1.63
9:11PM
1.02
6:47AM
1.67
9:50PM
1.07
7:27AM
1.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:16PM
0.20
9:44AM
0.60
8:54PM
0.41
11:06AM
0.47
9:33PM
0.60
12:16PM
0.33
10:18PM
0.76
1:11PM
0.18
11:13PM
0.88
1:56PM
0.05
12:13AM
0.94
2:36PM
-0.05
1:06AM
0.96
Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise--7:20--7:20--7:20--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18
Sunset5:07--5:08--5:09--5:10--5:12--5:13--5:14--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C13911121114151416171616181619191719211920
Feels °C (?)6481071011810121010141116161316181418
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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 12 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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