Spanish Bay-South Moss Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.62° N 121.95° W

Spanish Bay-South Moss Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Spanish Bay-South Moss sea temperature is
15.5° C
0.5° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 637 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with NW 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 11th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Spanish Bay-South Moss over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.2
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.3
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
294
193
255
221
231
323
309
230
254
267
212
212
251
276
505
407
525
506
455
437
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
NW
10
WNW
15
W
5
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
5
W
15
WNW
15
NW
5
NW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
0
NE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
8:57PM2.03m
11:06AM1.27m
9:51PM2.02m
11:41AM1.34m
10:41PM1.95m
12:16PM1.42m
11:31PM1.82m
12:51PM1.48m
00:21AM1.64m
1:26PM1.54m
1:14AM1.44m
2:01PM1.56m
2:13AM1.25m
Low Tide
2:42PM0.82m
4:25AM-0.35m
3:41PM0.72m
5:07AM-0.34m
4:36PM0.62m
5:45AM-0.26m
5:31PM0.54m
6:22AM-0.12m
6:26PM0.48m
6:57AM0.06m
7:22PM0.45m
7:30AM0.26m
8:22PM0.42m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:04
8:02
8:01
8:00
8:00
7:59
7:57
 mm
Temp °C
15
14
15
15
14
15
16
15
16
16
16
16
17
14
16
16
14
15
15
15
Feels °C
13
13
14
14
13
15
15
14
15
14
15
16
16
13
16
14
12
14
13
15
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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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