
Surf Forecasts:
Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 638 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Spanish Bay-South Moss.
To be honest, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. We start off with a long stretch of nothing worth getting wet for—plenty of tiny, weak swell and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. The first few days are a write-off with poor surf conditions, so you’re looking at a gap of about 3 days before anything even starts to look interesting.
Thursday 6th August to Saturday 8th August – Forget it. Swell is tiny, around 1 ft to 2 ft, short period, and the wind is cross-on. Water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. The combined energy is weak (195 to 351), and the surf is just poor. Not worth paddling out.
Sunday 9th August – Now we’re talking. A bit of a pulse shows up. We get a NW swell hitting 6 ft, but the period is a short 10 seconds, so it’s a bit lumpy. Wind is onshore, but it’s a light breeze. The combined energy jumps to 778 (moderate), and while the surf is still marginal, it’s the best we’ve seen. This is a standout for the whole forecast, but it’s not perfect. The swell direction is NW, which is okay for this spot, but the short period means it’ll be a bit disorganised. Still, if you’re desperate, Sunday morning is your best bet.
Monday 10th to Wednesday 12th August – Swell hangs around the 5 ft to 6 ft range, but the period is still short (9-10 seconds). Wind is mostly light and cross-on, so expect some chop. The combined energy stays moderate (583 to 744). It’s rideable, but not clean. This is more of a “get out if you’re keen” situation rather than firing.
Thursday 13th August – A bit of a drop-off. Swell down to 4 ft to 4 ft, and the wind swings SW, going cross-shore. The energy drops (480 to 444), and the surf quality is poor. Not your day.
Friday 14th to Saturday 15th August – Swell picks up a little, back to 3 ft, and the period stretches out to 16 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The direction is SSW, which is about as good as it gets for this spot. The combined energy is moderate (511 to 569). Wind is light and cross-on, so the surf will be a bit bumpy, but the longer period means better shaped waves. This is your second-best window. If you can handle the crowd (it’s sometimes busy), the morning sessions will be the pick.
Sunday 16th August onwards – The swell fades back to 2 ft to 3 ft, and the period drops. Winds start going onshore more consistently, and the energy drops off (523 down to 308). The last week is mostly poor surf with a few marginal moments. By Wednesday 19th August, there’s a tiny bump of 3 ft to 4 ft from the WNW, but the period is short (12-14 seconds) and the wind is onshore. Not worth planning around.
Bottom line: The standout is Sunday 9th August with that 6 ft NW swell, but it’s a short-period, onshore mess. The cleaner, more promising window is Friday 14th to Saturday 15th August with the longer-period SSW groundswell and light winds. If you’re a beginner, the 6 ft on Sunday might be a bit much, but the 3 ft on the 15th is fine. Experts will find the best shape on the 14th/15th.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
83 | 84 | 85 | 143 | 210 | 104 | 240 | 162 | 291 | 557 | 546 | 563 | 563 | 397 | 252 | 433 | 471 | 387 | 490 | 382 | 258 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:54PM1.75m | 7:52AM0.97m | 5:55PM1.83m | 9:04AM1.05m | 6:59PM1.92m | 9:52AM1.13m | 8:00PM1.99m | 10:30AM1.20m | 8:57PM2.03m | 11:06AM1.27m | 9:51PM2.02m | 11:41AM1.34m | 10:41PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:48AM0.77m | 00:52AM0.12m | 10:54AM0.88m | 1:56AM-0.05m | 12:18PM0.93m | 2:52AM-0.20m | 1:35PM0.90m | 3:41AM-0.31m | 2:42PM0.82m | 4:25AM-0.35m | 3:41PM0.72m | 5:07AM-0.34m | 4:36PM0.62m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 |
75 | 55 | 46 | 143 | 25 | 41 | 75 | 101 | 86 | 557 | 546 | 563 | 563 | 397 | 252 | 433 | 471 | 387 | 490 | 382 | 258 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
83 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 210 | 67 | 240 | 162 | 291 | 193 | 225 | 167 | 158 | 102 | 101 | 57 | 118 | 207 | 145 | 175 | 206 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | W 12 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 |
37 | 38 | 80 | 12 | 82 | 104 | 36 | 36 | 83 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 12 | 98 | 96 | 93 | 155 | 26 | 28 | 69 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 4 |
— | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 141 | 180 | 0 | 277 | 311 | 6 | 228 | 311 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 88 | 280 | 3 | 88 | 277 | 33 | 115 | 3 | 3 |
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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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