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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
13.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Spanish Bay-South Moss in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tue 2 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
3218 | 2454 | 1857 | 1018 | 798 | 1199 | 1338 | 1305 | 1072 | 1014 | 528 | 572 | 782 | 1254 | 1051 | 993 | 612 | 644 | 601 | 499 | 397 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 8:16PM1.61m | 9:30AM1.01m | 8:45PM1.66m | 10:30AM1.02m | 9:13PM1.69m | 11:23AM1.05m | 9:40PM1.70m | 12:10PM1.06m | 10:10PM1.70m | 12:54PM1.06m | 10:41PM1.69m | 1:37PM1.06m | 11:15PM1.66m | 2:21PM1.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:18AM0.06m | 2:18PM0.56m | 3:59AM-0.06m | 2:52PM0.69m | 4:37AM-0.15m | 3:25PM0.78m | 5:12AM-0.20m | 3:57PM0.85m | 5:48AM-0.23m | 4:29PM0.89m | 6:25AM-0.23m | 5:03PM0.91m | 7:02AM-0.22m | 5:40PM0.93m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
8:15 | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:21 | |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 16 |
318 | 2454 | 1857 | 1018 | 624 | 471 | 1338 | 1305 | 1072 | 1014 | 528 | 437 | 782 | 1254 | 1051 | 993 | 612 | 511 | 356 | 309 | 397 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 22 |
— | 236 | 236 | 156 | 798 | 1199 | 314 | 141 | 135 | 105 | 110 | 111 | 365 | 367 | 490 | 694 | 503 | 644 | 601 | 499 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 25 | WNW 22 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 |
— | — | 12 | 183 | 149 | 145 | 143 | 105 | 110 | 15 | 37 | 106 | 263 | 67 | 102 | 4 | 125 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 |
3218 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 322 | 572 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 283 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 71 | 374 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 277 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 15 | 38 | 38 |
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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.












