Moss Landing
California Central Coast, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 4.9s
- Wind
- 3 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
Tide · today
High5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Los_Angeles local
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Moss Landing is a beach break over sand in California Central Coast, United States. It's at its best on 0.6–3.5999999999999996m swells from the W / NW with light offshore winds from the E, around mid to high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- W, NW
- Best wind direction
- E
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 3.5999999999999996m
Moss Landing surf FAQ
Is Moss Landing good for beginners?+
Moss Landing is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–3.5999999999999996m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Moss Landing?+
Different days call for different boards. Moss Landing can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Moss Landing?+
Moss Landing tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Moss Landing?+
Look for 0.6–3.5999999999999996m of swell from the W / NW with light offshore winds from the E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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