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
12.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (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 5PM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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 13°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the N by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
0
!
0
2
3
2
4
3
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
17
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
NW
15
3
NW
14
3
NW
13
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
11
1.1
NW
20
1.4
NW
18
1.7
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
2.5
NW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
448
464
397
903
3810
3218
2720
2281
1369
881
1292
1425
1305
1072
1388
528
444
1254
1387
1030
821
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
10
NW
30
NW
35
WNW
25
NW
5
N
25
W
10
W
15
SSW
20
SW
5
SSW
10
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
30
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
7:45PM1.54m
8:21AM1.01m
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
Low Tide
12:59PM0.25m
2:31AM0.23m
1:40PM0.41m
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
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:15
8:15
8:16
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:19
Temp °C
13
13
12
12
13
12
12
13
12
13
14
14
14
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
10
9
7
6
7
9
9
8
11
10
12
13
11
8
11
7
7
9
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.4
NW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
3
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
11
2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
16
1.7
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
2.5
NW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
Energy kJ
313
458
397
903
348
318
2720
2281
1369
836
588
1425
1305
1072
1388
528
444
1254
1387
1030
821
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.1
S
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
NW
20
1.4
NW
18
1.4
NW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
1
WNW
12
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
19
Energy kJ
448
464
382
353
2
236
236
156
881
1292
384
168
138
107
76
77
274
367
490
694
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
W
25
0.4
WNW
22
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
23
0.5
SSW
22
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
54
7
7
7
12
185
149
143
104
105
110
15
37
106
263
67
102
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
4
1.6
NW
6
3
NW
14
3
NW
13
1.2
NW
5
1.4
WNW
7
1.8
NW
8
Energy kJ
11
188
3810
3218
83
202
388
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
4
1
4
2
4
3
4
4
2
1
3
2
1
4
3
2
4
Distance (km)
311
38
25
38
606
38
19
1284
36
3
185
0
141
38
15
38
38
15
38
38
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Monterey
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
6
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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.

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