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Morro Bay Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Luis Obispo (23 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Morro Bay surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Morro Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Morro Bay sea temperature is
14.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Morro Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Morro Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Morro Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 21st Mar) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 206 | 188 | 396 | 1306 | 603 | 725 | 1175 | 664 | 262 | 532 | 154 | 249 | 241 | 173 | 290 | 790 | 1868 | 1267 | 1363 | 679 | 952 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:27AM 1.44 | 1:32PM 0.93 | 1:08AM 1.48 | 2:40PM 0.81 | 1:55AM 1.49 | 4:03PM 0.73 | 2:50AM 1.48 | 6:38PM 0.73 | 3:56AM 1.44 | 8:20PM 0.81 | 5:14AM 1.40 | 8:49PM 0.89 | 6:30AM 1.37 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:36AM 0.12 | 6:30PM 0.47 | 8:39AM 0.08 | 6:57PM 0.56 | 9:52AM 0.05 | 7:25PM 0.65 | 11:13AM 0.02 | 7:56PM 0.73 | 12:23PM -0.02 | 10:59PM 0.79 | 1:23PM -0.05 | 12:45AM 0.73 | 2:15PM -0.05 | |||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Fri 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 22 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 18 | |
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Information about the Morro Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Morro Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Morro Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Morro Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Morro Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Morro Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Morro Bay is 21 km (13 miles) from San Luis Obispo. If you plan a vacation in San Luis Obispo, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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