Dawn patrol surfing in Moss Landing

Moss Landing, California

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

First light in Moss Landing means glass, empty peaks, and the best conditions of the day before thermal onshores build. These 1 spots are worth the 5am alarm.

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Moss Landing

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Consistent exposed beach break near the Moss Landing harbor and river area. It often works, with winter favored and ESE wind plus NW swell as the model.

Today's dawn patrol plan in Moss Landing

Best window

8:30 PM–9:30 PM

incoming tide, good swell angle

Top picks

1Moss Landing
2.4 ft12 mph
Glassy morning conditions before onshore windsLess crowded lineups at sunriseEast-facing beaches for sunrise viewsSpots with easy parking for early arrivals

Dawn patrol access guide for Moss Landing

Parking and access info for early morning sessions before sunrise.

Moss Landing
beach
intermediate-advanced

Consistent exposed beach break near the Moss Landing harbor and river area. It often works, with winter favored and ESE wind plus NW swell as the model.

Early access

Scout currents, wind, and sandbars before paddling. Conditions can be stronger than they look from the lot.

Parking

Use public beach and harbor-area access and confirm any posted restrictions.

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Wave Quality7/10
Crowd4/10
Overall8/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

About surfing in Moss Landing

Dawn patrol in Moss Landing typically starts at first light, around 30 minutes before sunrise. This gives you the glassiest conditions before onshore winds develop.
Early morning offers glassy conditions, fewer crowds, and calmer winds. Water temperature is also warmer relative to air temperature at sunrise.

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