Morro Rock Reviews and Ratings
(California – San Luis Obispo, USA)
Visitor reviews of Morro Rock surf break
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October 25, 2010
darryl from United States
Surfed Morro for years, great rights and lefts. On bigger days stay clear of the lineups which are crowded. There are competent surfers along the spot, Morro can hold a crowded lineup. 40 yards right of the rock is good to start, further left about 60 yards is another takeoff usually crowded with shorter thruster boards. Big, cold water, sharks in the area, use discretion out there...dont surf alone stay within 20 feet of other surfers. Birds flying around a specific spot circling indicate a feeding so beware.
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Morro Rock Ratings
Based on 3 votes. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.3
(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).
Consistency of surf: 4.3
(1: Morro Rock is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Regional rating: 3.5
(1: Morro Rock is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in California - San Luis Obispo. 5: the best break in California - San Luis Obispo).
Difficulty level: 2.7
(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Onshore wind: 2.5
(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Morro Rock can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).
Other options: 3.0
(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Morro Rock, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
Wind and kite surfing: 3.0
(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Morro Rock are often excellent).
Water quality: 2.7
(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
Crowds: 2.7
(1: Often too crowded. 5: Morro Rock is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
Access: 5.0
(1: Getting to Morro Rock requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
Scenery: 5.0
(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).
Local attitude: 3.0
(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
Accommodation: 4.0
(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Morro Rock for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).
Camping: 2.5
(1: Camping at Morro Rock is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
Entertainment: 3.0
(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Morro Rock is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).
Equipment and repairs: 3.5
(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
Eating: 4.0
(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Morro Rock, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).
Drinking: 2.5
(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Morro Rock where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).
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