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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
11.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 27th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | |
1230 | 1073 | 756 | 862 | 634 | 467 | 416 | 400 | 356 | 190 | 203 | 169 | 164 | 264 | 309 | 448 | 464 | 348 | 428 | 673 | 1658 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:50PM1.15m | 1:47AM1.67m | 4:51PM1.20m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33AM-0.45m | 7:53PM0.87m | 9:31AM-0.34m | 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 | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
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Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 11 |
1230 | 1073 | 756 | 862 | 634 | 467 | 416 | 400 | 356 | 190 | 131 | 100 | 98 | 110 | 309 | 318 | 394 | 215 | 428 | 673 | 1658 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | NW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 17 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
56 | 85 | 54 | 184 | 112 | 54 | 152 | 120 | 152 | 169 | 84 | 47 | 164 | 264 | 108 | 448 | 148 | 264 | 353 | 348 | 314 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | NW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
64 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 50 | 47 | 53 | 51 | 27 | 59 | 203 | 169 | 25 | 140 | 142 | 81 | 464 | 348 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 236 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 180 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 6 | 141 | 38 | 0 | 180 | 38 | 36 | 134 | 3 | 0 |
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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.
Spanish Bay-South Moss is 3 km (2 miles) from Pacific Grove. If you plan a vacation in Monterey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pacific Grove. Pacific Grove has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











