
Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 680 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 8AM. 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 | 8AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. I’m looking at the stretch ahead for Spanish Bay-South Moss, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough read for most of this forecast. We’re staring down a long gap of pretty average to poor conditions before a little window of hope shows up way down the line.
For the first week and a half, from Wednesday the 8th of July right through to around Saturday the 18th, the surf is just not cooperating. We’ve got swell rolling in, but the wind is almost constantly on it or cross-onshore, and the wave quality is suffering big time. There's a pulse of energy around the 9th and 10th, with swell heights around 6 ft and combined energy hitting 1117 (that's moderate to strong energy), but it’s coming from the NW and WNW with a short, choppy period of only 9 seconds, and the wind is just ruining it. It’s lumpy, it’s messy, and the surf reports keep telling us it’s “poor.” That 6 ft is also pushing into the zone that’s a bit much for beginners, but with those conditions, it’s not exactly a prize for anyone.
The middle of the month, around the 16th, we see another push – 7 ft from the NW on Thursday morning with energy at 1091 – but again, the wind is on it, the period is short at 9 seconds, and the forecast is only calling it “marginal.” That’s a powerful swell, but with the wind howling at 12 mph from the NW, it’s going to be a battle. For experts only, and probably not even that fun.
Then, we hit a real lull. The swell drops right off to 3 ft from the 18th, and the energy falls to the 700-800 range (weak to moderate). The wind is still a problem.
But then, hold onto your board. On Sunday the 19th of July, we finally get a break. The morning shows a 3 ft swell from the WNW with a very long period of 16 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. And the wind? It goes glassy. *Glassy.* The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the standout of the whole run. For Spanish Bay-South Moss, that long-period groundswell from the WNW won’t be a standout for beginners – 3 ft is small, but that long period can make it a bit too walled for the beach breaks. It’s going to need the right bank to really line up. But clean, glassy waves on a Sunday morning? That’s the session to circle on your calendar. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect company.
After that, Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st offer small, marginal surf with lighter winds, but nothing that touches that Sunday glass-off. The 3 ft to 5 ft swell is short-period and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s choppy.
So, to sum it up: the first 11 days are a write-off. You’re waiting for that Sunday, the 19th. That’s your best bet. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but if that glassy morning holds, it’ll be worth the drought.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
496 | 487 | 545 | 439 | 612 | 565 | 651 | 578 | 475 | 449 | 411 | 346 | 525 | 460 | 380 | 371 | 371 | 302 | 244 | 182 | 215 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:37AM0.92m | 5:40PM1.68m | 7:24AM0.91m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:04AM0.44m | 10:37AM0.55m | 1:12AM0.22m | 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 | |||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
8:29 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | NW 7 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
399 | 199 | 545 | 439 | 612 | 565 | 651 | 578 | 475 | 449 | 411 | 346 | 525 | 460 | 380 | 371 | 371 | 302 | 244 | 182 | 215 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
142 | 487 | 66 | 412 | 505 | 402 | 318 | 314 | 252 | 242 | 242 | 252 | 252 | 236 | 236 | 136 | 184 | 184 | 78 | 60 | 85 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | SSW 19 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 21 | S 20 | S 20 | W 16 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 17 | SW 19 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
71 | 124 | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 7 | 30 | 5 | 25 | 24 | 84 | 54 | 59 | 45 | 41 | 69 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
496 | — | 306 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 38 | 38 | 19 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 309 | 15 | 38 | 277 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 311 |
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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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