Half Moon Bay is a California beach break with a mixed bottom. It faces west, and it is offshore in east winds. The optimal swell comes from the southwest.
Scaled so its typical height matches CDIP's nearshore height at this spot. How our heights work →
Most of the waves, not the biggest sets. Your answer is how we check our forecast.
Surf height is a single best estimate; the tile at the top of the page gives the standard range it falls in.