Spanish Bay-South Moss Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Spanish Bay-South Moss.

First thing you need to know: the water’s sitting at 59°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. Nothing out of the ordinary there.

But honestly, for the next few days, it’s pretty grim. We’ve got a solid run of onshore wind from the NW and WNW, blowing straight into the face of the swell. The swell is there, with moderate wave energy (around 408 to 1086), but it’s all spoiled by the wind. The waves are small, messy, and just not worth paddling out for. The first sniff of anything even close to rideable doesn’t come until Tuesday the 28th, and even then it’s only marginal, with a 4ft SW swell and a gentle breeze, but still onshore. That’s a long wait for very little reward.

We’re looking at a real gap here. From now until around the 28th, it’s mostly poor conditions. The surf is small and wind-affected. Then, from the 28th through to the end of July, things get a little more interesting but still not great. The swell picks up a bit, hitting 6ft on the 29th from the NW, but the period is a short 8 seconds, which means weak, lumpy waves. The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. The combined energy stays moderate, around 800 to 1000, but the quality just isn’t there.

Now, the real standout – and I mean the *only* standout – comes in early August. On Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th, we finally see some proper swell. The swell height is 7ft to 7ft from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s not huge, but it’s a solid, powerful wave. The combined energy is moderate (around 800), and here’s the good news: the wind switches to a light cross-shore breeze from the SW and WSW. That’s going to clean things up nicely. The break is exposed, and the swell is coming from the NW, which is a good direction for this spot. Be aware, this is an advanced spot, and at 7ft, it’s definitely for experienced surfers only. It’s fairly consistent, but crowds are possible, so you might have some company.

After that, the swell drops off again through the 5th and 6th, with smaller waves and the wind turning cross-onshore, putting an end to the fun.

So, to sum it up: the next week and a half is a write-off. The only real window is Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th of August. That’s your best bet, with a solid 7ft to 7ft NW swell and clean cross-shore winds. It’s a short window, but it’s the only one worth getting excited about.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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