
Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with 428 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Spanish Bay-South Moss this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Bay-South Moss in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Spanish Bay–South Moss. The water’s sitting right around 57°F, which is dead‑on average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there. But honestly, the surf outlook is pretty grim for the first week and a half. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t roll in until Friday the 24th of July, so there’s a solid ten‑day gap with nothing worth paddling out for.
That Friday morning – the 24th – is your one true standout. We’ve got a clean 4‑ft swell coming from the south with a period of 14 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (797), so it’s got some punch but still manageable. The wind is almost
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
221 | 158 | 147 | 140 | 183 | 187 | 276 | 428 | 348 | 318 | 276 | 344 | 344 | 385 | 407 | 366 | 353 | 273 | 362 | 271 | 255 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:54PM2.12m | 12:18PM1.23m | 10:46PM2.08m | 12:59PM1.29m | 11:37PM1.96m | 1:41PM1.34m | 00:29AM1.79m | 2:22PM1.41m | 1:23AM1.57m | 3:04PM1.47m | 2:23AM1.33m | 3:47PM1.52m | 3:35AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:36PM0.82m | 5:29AM-0.51m | 4:35PM0.77m | 6:13AM-0.48m | 5:34PM0.73m | 6:56AM-0.38m | 6:35PM0.69m | 7:37AM-0.23m | 7:40PM0.65m | 8:16AM-0.04m | 8:51PM0.61m | 8:55AM0.17m | 10:08PM0.55m | 9:33AM0.40m | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | |
8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | 8:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 19 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
221 | 158 | 147 | 140 | 183 | 187 | 58 | 428 | 348 | 207 | 276 | 248 | 292 | 242 | 126 | 129 | 102 | 273 | 155 | 107 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | SW 16 | WNW 19 | WNW 17 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
184 | 77 | 60 | 85 | 152 | 63 | 70 | 90 | 214 | 89 | 271 | 344 | 344 | 385 | 407 | 366 | 353 | 235 | 362 | 271 | 255 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | WNW 20 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 11 | S 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
59 | 45 | 41 | 69 | 66 | 108 | 30 | 163 | 89 | 46 | 76 | 130 | 74 | 74 | 246 | 258 | 29 | 89 | 270 | 186 | 183 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 276 | — | — | 318 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 6 | 38 | 38 | 6 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 141 |
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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.











