Spanish Bay-South Moss surfForecast / CAL – Monterey / USA

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Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Spanish Bay-South Moss sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (May 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 26th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
0
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
1
!
1
4
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
11
1.4
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
NW
13
2.5
NW
10
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.5
NW
11
2.2
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
467
370
327
315
203
231
203
164
264
309
479
464
382
353
834
1306
2150
1794
1457
1071
1068
Wind (km/h)
0
WNW
10
WSW
15
SW
5
SSE
15
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
NW
5
WNW
15
W
10
NNW
25
WNW
35
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
20
W
10
ENE
20
SW
15
WSW
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:55AM1.48m
5:45PM1.28m
4:13AM1.30m
6:31PM1.37m
5:39AM1.14m
7:10PM1.46m
7:04AM1.05m
7:45PM1.54m
8:21AM1.01m
8:16PM1.61m
9:30AM1.01m
8:45PM1.66m
10:30AM1.02m
Low Tide
9:20PM0.85m
10:29AM-0.21m
10:56PM0.77m
11:23AM-0.06m
00:23AM0.61m
12:13PM0.09m
1:34AM0.41m
12:59PM0.25m
2:31AM0.23m
1:40PM0.41m
3:18AM0.06m
2:18PM0.56m
3:59AM-0.06m
2:52PM0.69m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:12
8:13
8:14
8:14
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:16
Temp °C
11
11
13
12
13
13
12
12
13
13
12
12
12
11
12
11
13
12
11
13
13
10
9
10
10
11
10
10
10
10
12
10
9
10
7
6
5
11
8
7
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
11
1.4
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.7
NW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
NW
15
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
1.6
NW
13
2.5
NW
10
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.5
NW
11
2.2
WNW
10
1.9
NW
10
Energy kJ
467
370
327
315
182
231
100
122
110
309
479
458
341
216
834
1306
2150
1794
1457
1071
725
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
NW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.7
WNW
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
NW
16
0.7
NW
9
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.8
NW
12
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
20
1.3
WNW
18
Energy kJ
54
152
150
150
115
203
47
164
264
86
448
464
382
353
348
996
236
236
156
670
1068
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
S
12
0.6
SW
16
0.3
S
12
0.6
SW
16
0.4
NW
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.6
NW
15
0.2
S
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.4
NW
22
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
47
53
51
27
203
24
203
80
140
142
8
7
7
149
7
318
2
2
121
149
105
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
3
0.5
WNW
4
1.2
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
8
Energy kJ
1
10
84
414
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
4
1
2
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
3
3
0
3
3
0
3
3
3
311
602
6
311
39
25
38
335
0
6
88
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
6
3
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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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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