Spanish Bay-South Moss Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° N 121.95° W

Issued: 4 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Spanish Bay-South Moss sea temperature is
15.8° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,081 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 1st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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 Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
2.2
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2.3
NW
10
2
WNW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
16
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
970
873
936
883
883
1060
804
625
643
404
354
362
288
166
192
213
224
273
273
247
330
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
WNW
15
W
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
10:26PM1.76m
1:12PM1.11m
11:01PM1.74m
1:44PM1.12m
11:37PM1.69m
2:16PM1.14m
00:13AM1.61m
2:48PM1.19m
00:53AM1.50m
3:19PM1.25m
1:39AM1.35m
3:51PM1.33m
2:37AM1.19m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.93m
6:07AM-0.22m
4:51PM0.91m
6:40AM-0.22m
5:32PM0.90m
7:13AM-0.19m
6:18PM0.89m
7:45AM-0.13m
7:11PM0.88m
8:16AM-0.04m
8:14PM0.84m
8:48AM0.08m
9:27PM0.77m
9:21AM0.22m
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
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8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:29
8:29
8:29
 mm
Temp °C
14
14
13
14
13
13
14
13
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
13
14
Feels °C
12
13
12
12
11
11
11
10
12
11
12
14
12
11
12
12
11
12
12
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
2.2
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
2.3
NW
10
2
WNW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.4
NW
9
Energy kJ
970
873
936
883
883
1060
804
625
643
404
354
362
267
158
192
213
224
196
230
247
302
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
11
Energy kJ
154
82
118
211
209
237
175
173
164
148
142
140
288
166
140
186
138
273
273
174
166
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.2
S
11
0.5
S
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
WNW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
NW
13
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
42
186
93
81
78
44
27
125
10
160
103
86
23
42
98
148
68
86
101
87
330
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
4
4
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
38
15
3
311
38
120
311
3
277
38
33
3
311
25
615
38
26
311
38
26
38
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
3
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
2
4
4
1
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
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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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