
Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 899 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. 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 (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s going down at Spanish Bay-South Moss. Honestly, I’ve seen better stretches. The forecast has a rough start, but there’s a window of hope shaping up for the second week. It’s not a write-off, but patience is the name of the game.
The first waves worth mentioning kick off on Sunday, August 2nd, but it’s a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the NW, with a period of 10 seconds – that’s decent groundswell energy, coming in at 937 (moderate wave energy). The water temperature is 58° with a slight anomaly of -0.9°, so pretty much average for this time of year. The wind is a 9 mph cross-onshore from the WNW, making it fairly choppy. The break is exposed, but the wind is spoiling it. It’s advanced-level, fairly consistent, but the onshore wind means it’s messy. Crowds are possible, so you’ll have company. It’s a marginal surf forecast, not a standout.
Monday, August 3rd, is similar – 7ft NW swell, 10-second period, 6 mph cross-on wind from the W in the morning. Still messy. The afternoon picks up a bit of cross-on wind, but it’s still choppy. The energy drops to 708 (moderate). No real improvement.
Tuesday, August 4th, the swell drops to 4ft from the WNW, period 9 seconds, with light cross-shore wind. The energy is down to 398 (moderate). It’s small and weak, but the wind is lighter, so it’s a little cleaner. Still, it’s marginal.
Wednesday, August 5th, the swell fades to 3ft, and the energy is only 198 (weak). Poor conditions, not worth paddling out. The same goes for the rest of the first week – it’s flat, small, or blown out with onshore winds. There’s a gap from Wednesday afternoon through to Saturday, August 8th, with very little surf – just small, weak, and messy.
Now, here’s the interesting part. The standout is on Monday, August 10th. We’ve got a 7ft NW swell, 10-second period, and the wind is light cross-shore from the WSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is 1012 (moderate to strong), which is the best of the whole forecast. The wind is light, creating small crossing wind ripples – not perfect, but way better than the choppy onshore stuff we’ve been dealing with. The break is exposed, so the swell hits it well. Off the optimum direction of W, we’re close enough with NW. It’s advanced-level, fairly consistent, and crowds are possible. This is the one to aim for. It’s not a full-blown classic, but it’s the best on offer.
Tuesday, August 11th, sees a 5ft NW swell, 10-second period, with light cross-on wind. The energy is 753 (moderate). It’s a step down from Monday, but still surfable if you’re keen.
After that, the surf drops off again. From Wednesday, August 12th, onwards, it’s mostly small, weak, and onshore winds. There’s a few pulses of longer period swell from the SSW and WNW later in the second week – like Thursday, August 13th, with 2ft and 16-second period, or Saturday, August 15th, with 3ft and 17-second period – but the energy is moderate (up to 944), and the winds are onshore. These long-period swells are prone to breaking straight on a beach setup, so they’re not great for paddle surfing. The setup at Spanish Bay-South Moss is a beach-and-reef, so it might be more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.
Overall, the best bet is the morning of Monday, August 10th, with the 7ft NW swell, light cross-shore winds, and the strongest energy of the whole period. The rest of the 16-day window is a mix of small, choppy, or wind-affected waves. It’s not a total blank, but you’ve got to pick your moment.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | SW 13 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
863 | 881 | 849 | 625 | 360 | 276 | 211 | 158 | 114 | 80 | 120 | 82 | 79 | 85 | 142 | 210 | 116 | 279 | 311 | 460 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:09PM1.42m | 1:34AM1.32m | 2:40PM1.50m | 2:37AM1.15m | 3:17PM1.59m | 4:04AM1.00m | 4:00PM1.67m | 5:59AM0.93m | 4:54PM1.75m | 7:52AM0.97m | 5:55PM1.83m | 9:04AM1.05m | 6:59PM1.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.63m | 7:59AM0.28m | 9:02PM0.55m | 8:29AM0.45m | 10:17PM0.44m | 9:03AM0.62m | 11:37PM0.30m | 9:48AM0.77m | 00:52AM0.12m | 10:54AM0.88m | 1:56AM-0.05m | 12:18PM0.93m | 2:52AM-0.20m | |||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 |
863 | 881 | 849 | 625 | 360 | 276 | 211 | 158 | 114 | 80 | 120 | 75 | 79 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 116 | 279 | 311 | 460 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
46 | 68 | 44 | 42 | 38 | 85 | 34 | 100 | 72 | 35 | 99 | 82 | 61 | 85 | 142 | 210 | 67 | 240 | 164 | 291 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 11 |
28 | 11 | 25 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 36 | 9 | 12 | 72 | 12 | 37 | 38 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 104 | 36 | 36 | 74 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 311 | 6 | 115 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 141 | 3 | 0 | 141 | 180 | 6 | 38 | 311 | 15 | 38 | 311 | 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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