
Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,254 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with NW 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 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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+) | 8AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk about this run of surf. Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn for the next week and a half, but there’s a little window of something to get excited about if you’ve got some patience.
Right now, the water’s sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. Not a big deal, but nice to know.
The first few days look pretty average. That Thursday morning, 9 July, we’ve got a 3 ft swell out of the SSW with a long 16-second period, but the wind is onshore and the energy is moderate at 888, and it’s just not clean. That pattern holds through Friday and Saturday – the swell bumps up to 6 ft on Friday but it’s messy NW windswell with a short period around 9 seconds, and the scores are low. Honestly, Thursday to Saturday is a write-off.
We start to see a glimmer on Sunday morning, 12 July. The swell drops to 6 ft from the WNW, period still a bit short at 9 seconds, but the wind is light and cross-onshore. The energy is moderate at 691. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the first time the wind isn’t totally ruining it. Monday and Tuesday stay in that 5 ft to 5 ft range, still marginal, but the wind is lighter, especially Monday afternoon when it goes light and onshore. Still, nothing to get too excited about.
Then Wednesday, 15 July, the swell picks up to 6 ft from the NW, period still short at 9 seconds, but the wind is offshore and clean. That’s the best we’ve seen so far, but the energy is still moderate at 734. It’s not a stand-out, but it’s a step in the right direction.
The real stand-out, if you can wait, is Monday, 20 July. The afternoon session sees a jump in energy to 1589, which is strong, with a 5 ft swell from the S, period at 16 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, and while the wind is cross-onshore, it’s light. This is where Spanish Bay could have some clean, powerful lines, especially with that long period wrapping in. The score is a 2, which is the highest we see across the whole 16 days. The downside? It’s a fairly consistent break, but crowds are sometimes an issue, so get out there early.
Tuesday, 21 July, keeps the pulse going with a 6 ft S swell, period dropping to 13 seconds, and offshore wind in the morning. Energy is still strong at 1141. That’s another solid option for the more experienced crew, as 6 ft is a bit much for beginners.
After that, things fade fast. From Wednesday, 22 July, through to Friday, 24 July, the swell drops to 3 ft and below, the energy falls off to weak numbers, and the wind is either cross or onshore. It’s a quiet end to the run.
So, if you’re looking for the best on offer, it’s Monday afternoon, 20 July, and Tuesday morning, 21 July. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
505 | 402 | 541 | 599 | 572 | 322 | 268 | 255 | 338 | 430 | 397 | 388 | 397 | 323 | 319 | 281 | 307 | 528 | 586 | 572 | 1254 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:26PM1.81m | 8:53AM0.97m | 7:16PM1.93m | 9:59AM1.05m | 8:08PM2.03m | 10:51AM1.12m | 9:01PM2.10m | 11:36AM1.18m | 9:54PM2.12m | 12:18PM1.23m | 10:46PM2.08m | 12:59PM1.29m | 11:37PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27AM0.69m | 2:11AM-0.01m | 12:27PM0.80m | 3:05AM-0.22m | 1:32PM0.85m | 3:55AM-0.37m | 2:36PM0.85m | 4:43AM-0.48m | 3:36PM0.82m | 5:29AM-0.51m | 4:35PM0.77m | 6:13AM-0.48m | 5:34PM0.73m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
383 | 392 | 541 | 599 | 256 | 322 | 268 | 255 | 338 | 430 | 397 | 388 | 397 | 323 | 319 | 281 | 307 | 528 | 586 | 572 | 1254 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
505 | 402 | 318 | 280 | 2 | 242 | 246 | 252 | 246 | 236 | 236 | 136 | 184 | 184 | 78 | 60 | 86 | 152 | 108 | 97 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 20 | S 20 | W 16 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 17 | SW 19 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 20 |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 30 | 5 | 25 | 24 | 84 | 55 | 59 | 45 | 41 | 69 | 66 | 40 | 35 | 163 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 572 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 175 | 6 | 88 | 38 | 3 | 88 | 38 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 |
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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.
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