
Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 20s period, SW swell with 872 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 1.1m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Spanish Bay-South Moss.
First thing you need to know: the water’s sitting at 59°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Nothing out of the ordinary there.
But honestly, for the next few days, it’s pretty grim. We’ve got a solid run of onshore wind from the NW and WNW, blowing straight into the face of the swell. The swell is there, with moderate wave energy (around 408 to 1086), but it’s all spoiled by the wind. The waves are small, messy, and just not worth paddling out for. The first sniff of anything even close to rideable doesn’t come until Tuesday the 28th, and even then it’s only marginal, with a 4ft SW swell and a gentle breeze, but still onshore. That’s a long wait for very little reward.
We’re looking at a real gap here. From now until around the 28th, it’s mostly poor conditions. The surf is small and wind-affected. Then, from the 28th through to the end of July, things get a little more interesting but still not great. The swell picks up a bit, hitting 6ft on the 29th from the NW, but the period is a short 8 seconds, which means weak, lumpy waves. The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. The combined energy stays moderate, around 800 to 1000, but the quality just isn’t there.
Now, the real standout – and I mean the *only* standout – comes in early August. On Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th, we finally see some proper swell. The swell height is 7ft to 7ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s not huge, but it’s a solid, powerful wave. The combined energy is moderate (around 800), and here’s the good news: the wind switches to a light cross-shore breeze from the SW and WSW. That’s going to clean things up nicely. The break is exposed, and the swell is coming from the NW, which is a good direction for this spot. Be aware, this is an advanced spot, and at 7ft, it’s definitely for experienced surfers only. It’s fairly consistent, but crowds are possible, so you might have some company.
After that, the swell drops off again through the 5th and 6th, with smaller waves and the wind turning cross-onshore, putting an end to the fun.
So, to sum it up: the next week and a half is a write-off. The only real window is Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August. That’s your best bet, with a solid 7ft to 7ft NW swell and clean cross-shore winds. It’s a short window, but it’s the only one worth getting excited about.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 8 |
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161 | 154 | 563 | 444 | 471 | 799 | 458 | 872 | 657 | 617 | 547 | 735 | 828 | 587 | 751 | 629 | 566 | 439 | 481 | 428 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:48PM1.64m | 9:55AM1.05m | 7:34PM1.67m | 10:37AM1.09m | 8:17PM1.71m | 11:08AM1.12m | 8:58PM1.75m | 11:34AM1.14m | 9:36PM1.78m | 11:59AM1.16m | 10:13PM1.78m | 12:24PM1.18m | 10:48PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:39AM0.10m | 1:01PM0.96m | 3:23AM0.01m | 1:58PM0.98m | 4:01AM-0.06m | 2:44PM0.95m | 4:36AM-0.11m | 3:26PM0.91m | 5:08AM-0.15m | 4:04PM0.87m | 5:39AM-0.16m | 4:44PM0.82m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | S 13 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | NW 6 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | NW 6 | SW 18 | SW 19 | NW 7 | NW 8 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
161 | 154 | 563 | 166 | 471 | 799 | 458 | 86 | 657 | 617 | 120 | 735 | 828 | 235 | 275 | 629 | 408 | 439 | 362 | 428 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 24 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
125 | 80 | 130 | 444 | 104 | 61 | 72 | 872 | 28 | 46 | 547 | 24 | 56 | 587 | 751 | 127 | 566 | 407 | 481 | 310 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | NW 9 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 21 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
55 | 50 | 99 | 67 | 65 | 37 | 13 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 117 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 27 | 13 | 67 | 155 | 98 | 130 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — |
67 | 39 | 29 | 97 | 61 | 73 | 133 | — | 67 | 126 | — | 114 | 198 | — | — | 481 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 49 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 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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