Moss Landing, South Harbor, CA (MLSC1) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station MLSC1, Moss Landing, South Harbor, CA, reports real-time marine conditions from 36.802°N, 121.791°W in the eastern North Pacific (California). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds 7-day tide predictions, a solunar table, and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Monterey Bay Marine Conditions — Moss Landing, South Harbor, CA is one of several stations in Monterey Bay. See live tides, buoy data, and solunar for the whole area.
Current conditions at Moss Landing, South Harbor, CA
As of August 21, 2026 at 19:45 UTC, Moss Landing, South Harbor, CA (MLSC1) is reporting water temperature 62°F, wind at 5 mph, and barometric pressure 30.05 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 62°F
- Wind
- 5 mph
- Barometric pressure
- 30.05 inHg
Observed August 21, 2026 at 19:45 UTC from NOAA NDBC station MLSC1. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy MLSC1 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, MLSC1 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.
What to watch in the eastern North Pacific
The U.S. Pacific coast is dominated by long-period groundswell and strong seasonal upwelling that keeps nearshore water cold. Watch swell period as closely as wave height — a long-period west swell can make harbor entrances and bar crossings hazardous even when the wave height looks modest.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is NOAA buoy MLSC1 located?
- Moss Landing, South Harbor, CA (MLSC1) reports from 36.802°N, 121.791°W in the eastern North Pacific (California).
- How often is NOAA buoy MLSC1 updated?
- Station MLSC1 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside 7-day tide predictions and a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy MLSC1 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Moss Landing, South Harbor, CA, plus 7-day tides, solunar peak windows, and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Moss Landing, South Harbor, CA and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.