Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk this out in feet and miles per hour. For Spanish Bay-South Moss, it’s a tough stretch for the advanced crew. Water temp is about 59°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Starting Tuesday the 28th of July, no surf to speak of. Swell is 3ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore at 15 mph, and the combined energy is 798 – weak to moderate. Just “poor surf conditions.” Wednesday the 29th is the same story, though the morning gets a slight “marginal” nod. Thursday the 30th sees a bump to 6ft, but it’s a short-period windswell of 8 seconds from the WNW, with energy at 736. Wind is still onshore, so it’s messy. Friday the 31st is blown out.
Saturday the 1st of August morning has 6ft from the NW, 9-second period, energy 824, but onshore wind again. Sunday the 2nd of August brings the biggest swell of the early run – 8ft from the WNW, 10-second period, energy 1155 (moderate). That’s serious size for a beach break, and with the wind onshore, it’s a bumpy mess. Only for experts.
Monday the 3rd of August is the best of the whole window. Morning swell is 7ft from the NW, 10-second period, energy 951. The wind is light cross-onshore at 10 mph, with small wind ripples. It’s marginal, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. Afternoon gets more choppy, so the morning is your window.
Tuesday the 4th of August morning drops to 6ft, still with light cross-onshore wind, marked as “marginal.” From Wednesday the 5th onward, it’s a mix of onshore and cross-onshore winds, with swell sizes from 2ft to 6ft, but energy stays weak to moderate. The second week’s best is Friday the 7th of August morning, with 6ft from the NW, 10-second period, energy 775, and light cross-onshore wind.
Overall, there’s no true standout. Monday the 3rd of August morning is the pick, but with the wind always onshore or cross-onshore, and the reports saying “poor” or “marginal,” this is a week to be patient. The break is exposed and fairly consistent, but the conditions aren’t playing ball. If you’re a kite surfer, the strong onshore wind and decent swell might be more fun, but for paddle surfing, it’s a grind.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 629 | 629 | 566 | 539 | 481 | 365 | 383 | 381 | 390 | 330 | 315 | 306 | 493 | 541 | 1100 | 1071 | 951 | 1019 | 899 | 670 | 460 |
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 | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:59AM1.16m | 10:13PM1.78m | 12:24PM1.18m | 10:48PM1.76m | 12:49PM1.22m | 11:24PM1.70m | 1:15PM1.27m | 00:02AM1.61m | 1:41PM1.34m | 00:44AM1.48m | 2:09PM1.42m | 1:34AM1.32m | 2:40PM1.50m | 2:37AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM0.87m | 5:39AM-0.16m | 4:44PM0.82m | 6:07AM-0.14m | 5:25PM0.78m | 6:35AM-0.09m | 6:10PM0.74m | 7:03AM0.00m | 7:00PM0.69m | 7:30AM0.13m | 7:57PM0.63m | 7:59AM0.28m | 9:02PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 135 | 629 | 275 | 330 | 481 | 365 | 383 | 381 | 390 | 330 | 292 | 306 | 493 | 541 | 1100 | 1071 | 951 | 1019 | 899 | 670 | 460 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 629 | 127 | 566 | 539 | 155 | 310 | 353 | 177 | 130 | 144 | 315 | 215 | 273 | 251 | 134 | 37 | 35 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 20 | S 18 | SSE 15 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 34 | 32 | 67 | 155 | 42 | 130 | 80 | 107 | 107 | 103 | 40 | 53 | 58 | 33 | 51 | 47 | 46 | 17 | 8 | 41 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 229 | — | — | 381 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 6 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 25 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 115 | 311 | 3 |
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