Spanish Bay-South Moss Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° N 121.95° W

Issued: 4 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Spanish Bay-South Moss sea temperature is
14.4° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Bay-South Moss in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
0
3
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
607
567
432
427
400
435
305
293
544
580
436
325
325
276
166
177
229
318
292
333
697
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
SW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
25
SW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
W
15
NW
10
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
W
5
N
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:22PM1.23m
00:38AM1.84m
3:12PM1.27m
1:36AM1.64m
4:02PM1.34m
2:39AM1.41m
4:49PM1.41m
3:52AM1.19m
5:34PM1.49m
5:20AM1.01m
6:15PM1.56m
6:58AM0.93m
6:54PM1.62m
8:31AM0.93m
Low Tide
6:40PM0.81m
8:10AM-0.41m
7:51PM0.80m
8:57AM-0.26m
9:12PM0.75m
9:44AM-0.07m
10:38PM0.66m
10:30AM0.13m
00:03AM0.52m
11:15AM0.34m
1:16AM0.35m
12:00PM0.53m
2:15AM0.18m
12:45PM0.69m
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clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
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8:28
8:28
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:29
8:30
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
14
15
16
15
14
15
14
14
14
13
14
15
14
14
15
14
15
Feels °C
12
13
13
12
11
12
12
12
13
13
12
12
11
10
12
13
13
13
13
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
607
567
432
427
400
435
305
293
544
580
436
158
235
211
158
114
98
318
191
333
697
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
NW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
NW
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
NW
8
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SW
15
0.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
111
102
92
145
164
92
276
90
56
61
67
325
325
264
166
116
229
64
292
217
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.6
NW
11
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
20
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.2
S
12
Energy kJ
203
113
123
123
117
71
92
176
41
28
149
97
142
276
123
177
114
216
41
39
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.6
SSW
4
Energy kJ
7
5
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
Distance (km)
88
3
3
88
3
6
255
0
3
615
15
141
38
15
141
180
3
141
311
6
141
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
6
8
4
4
5
9
9
7
5
6
7
5
5
8
9
9
9
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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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