Spanish Bay-South Moss Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° N 121.95° W

Spanish Bay-South Moss Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Spanish Bay-South Moss sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Spanish Bay-South Moss surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 638 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (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, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty average for Spanish Bay-South Moss. We’ve got a long stretch of small, messy surf ahead, with a few brighter moments tucked in there. Don’t get too excited, but don’t write it off completely either.

The first few days are pretty grim. Wednesday and Thursday are seeing tiny waves, nothing over 3ft, with a light cross-onshore breeze messing things up. The energy is weak, around 172 to 198 (combined energy), and it’s just not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re sitting there waiting for a set that isn’t coming.

Things start to stir a little over the weekend. Friday morning sees the swell period stretch out to 19 seconds, which is a good sign, but the height is still tiny at 1.3ft. The energy picks up to 255-318 (moderate), but it’s still marginal. By Saturday, the swell direction swings to the SSW and bumps up slightly to 2.3ft, and we get a window of offshore wind in the morning. It’s clean, but still small. The real change comes on Sunday and Monday. The swell pushes up to 5.2ft to 5.9ft from the NW, with the energy jumping into the strong range, peaking at 757 (combined energy) on Monday morning. The period is around 10 seconds, so it’s not a pure groundswell, but there’s some push to it. The catch? The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy. These are the best conditions on offer, but it’s still only a 1 or 2 out of 10 kind of deal.

After that, things back off again. The swell drops to around 2ft to 3ft for the rest of the week, with a long-period SSW swell filling in. The energy stays moderate to strong, but the height just isn’t there. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping it messy. There’s a glimmer on the 15th and 16th with a 3ft SSW swell and scores of 2 out of 10, but it’s still a marginal call.

Looking further out, the second week is more of the same. Small, inconsistent SSW swell with light winds, but nothing that’s going to have you calling in sick for work. The 20th sees a slight drop in wind to 3 mph, but the swell is only 2ft. It’s all a bit flat, to be honest.

So, what’s the call? The standout period is definitely Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th. The swell is at its biggest, and while the wind isn't perfect, it's the most surfable it’s going to get. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. The good news is this spot is fairly consistent, so this blank run won’t last forever. The forecasts can change, and we might get a surprise. But for now, keep your board in the car and your expectations low.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Night
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Rating
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2
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
NW
9
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
1.6
NW
9
1.6
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
143
114
74
52
82
61
85
143
210
104
318
162
291
466
496
524
587
490
378
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
W
15
WSW
5
NE
10
WNW
10
W
5
N
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:04AM1.00m
4:00PM1.67m
5:59AM0.93m
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
Low Tide
10:17PM0.44m
9:03AM0.62m
11:37PM0.30m
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
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6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:10
8:09
8:08
8:07
8:07
8:06
8:04
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Temp °C
14
15
15
15
17
16
15
16
16
15
16
16
15
16
16
14
15
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14
Feels °C
13
14
13
15
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15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
14
13
14
14
13
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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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