Surf spot

Half Moon Bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Half Moon Bay in USA, North West, Washington. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, North West, Washington
Coordinates: 46.9055, -124.1234

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	NW
Wave period (s)	7.3	7	6.9	6.8	6.5	5.8	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.6	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.8	6	5.9	6	6.1	5.8	6	6	6	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.2	6	6	6	6	6.1	6.2	6.1	6	6	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.4	5.4	5.4	5	4.7	4.4
Wave energy (kJ)	78	66	58	53	47	46	52	61	67	71	71	70	65	57	49	44	42	42	43	47	49	58	73	79	77	80	80	72	79	69	55	57	68	84	105	113	105	95	89	81	79	76	77	82	80	79	77	74	72	72	71	63	52	33	36	30
Wind speed (km/h)	7.6	13.5	12.9	17.2	20.5	15.3	11.6	11.2	8.7	9.4	8.3	8.2	11.2	14	9.7	8.1	6.5	5.9	5.4	4.9	3.6	12.8	13.3	9.7	7.9	8.1	9.6	5.4	15.8	17	13.5	7.2	8.8	12	15.1	7.6	16.7	13.7	6.7	5.6	5.7	9.1	11.9	14.8	12.9	10.5	3.1	4	5.8	6.5	8.2	4.4	16.2	13.2	11.5	9.3
Wind direction	SSWCross	SSWCross	SWCross	SWCross	SWCross	WCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SWCross	SSWCross	SSWCross-off	SSWCross	WCross-on	WNWOnshore	NWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NCross-on	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NNWGlassy	NWGlassy	NWOnshore	NNWCross-on	NNECross-on	NECross	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NECross	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNECross	NECross-off	ENECross-off	ENECross-off	NECross	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	SSWCross-off	SCross-off	SSECross-off	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross	SWGlassy	ESEGlassy	ECross-off	ECross-off	ENECross-off	SEGlassy	WNWOnshore	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NNWOnshore

Half Moon Bay (Washington, North West USA)
Half Moon Bay is a scenic, exposed beach break on Washington’s rugged coastline, offering powerful Pacific swell and a classic Northwest surf feel. The spot can produce fun, shapely waves when conditions line up, especially during fall and winter swells. Because of its open exposure, it’s generally best with the right swell direction and light winds, and it can get size quickly.

What to expect: - Wave type: Beach break - Best swell: Pacific NW groundswells - Best wind: Light offshore or calm conditions - Skill level: Intermediate to advanced when bigger; can be more forgiving on smaller days - Crowds: Usually less crowded than more famous regional breaks - Vibe: Remote, rugged, and weather-dependent

Notes:
Water is cold year-round, so a thick wetsuit is essential. Conditions can change fast, and the spot is best approached with local knowledge, attention to tides, and awareness of currents and coastal hazards.