
Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 2.3m 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | NW 8 | S 13 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
735 | 828 | 587 | 629 | 629 | 566 | 452 | 397 | 450 | 429 | 439 | 400 | 338 | 395 | 322 | 346 | 374 | 760 | 958 | 1077 | 978 | |
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 | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:34AM1.14m | 9:36PM1.78m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.91m | 5:08AM-0.15m | 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 | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 19 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
735 | 828 | 144 | 188 | 629 | 298 | 330 | 356 | 450 | 429 | 439 | 400 | 338 | 365 | 322 | 346 | 374 | 760 | 958 | 1077 | 978 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SW 13 |
23 | 36 | 587 | 629 | 127 | 566 | 452 | 397 | 310 | 353 | 177 | 192 | 195 | 395 | 276 | 342 | 330 | 180 | 96 | 34 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 9 |
5 | 9 | 23 | 34 | 32 | 67 | 155 | 155 | 130 | 129 | 169 | 107 | 103 | 55 | 110 | 60 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 46 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
97 | 120 | — | — | 254 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 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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