Morro Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Morro Beach over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the outlook is pretty flat. The good news is that we’ve got a consistent, long-period groundswell trickling in from the SSW, but the bad news is the wind is going to be a constant headache. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, sitting under 100 for the first few days, so don’t expect any punch.

Friday 7th & Saturday 8th August: The swell is small, around 2 ft to 2 ft from the SSW, with a lovely long period of 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. But the wind is a dealbreaker. It’s onshore or cross-onshore from the W and SW, 6 to 12 mph, making it choppy and messy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no worries there. Honestly, not worth paddling out for.

Sunday 9th August: A bit more size, up to 3 ft, still from the SSW. The wind shifts to a light onshore from the SW in the morning, and the afternoon is only slightly better. The wave energy is still weak. The surf is marginal at best, and the tide might be working against us. A real struggle.

Monday 10th through Thursday 13th August: The pattern holds. Swell sits between 2 ft and 2 ft, period dropping from 14 to 16 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-onshore from the SSW or WSW, with a light breeze that still manages to ruffle the surface. The combined energy stays low, never cracking 400. It’s a whole lot of nothing, really.

Friday 14th & Saturday 15th August: Here’s a little glimmer. The swell picks up to 3 ft-3 ft, and the combined energy finally climbs into the moderate range. The period is still a solid 16-19 seconds, which is great for shape. But look at the wind – still cross-onshore. Saturday morning sees 3 ft with a light cross-onshore breeze, making it the least offensive window. The crowd factor is ‘often’ at Morro Beach, so expect a few others hoping for the same thing.

Sunday 16th August onwards: The swell drops back to 3 ft-3 ft, with periods around 14-16 seconds. The energy stays moderate. The wind is a mixed bag of light onshore and cross-onshore. A few mornings, like Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th August, are marked as ‘marginal’ with light onshore winds, but it’s a gamble. The best bet is probably Friday 21st August morning: 3 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, combined energy 494, and a light onshore wind from the SW. That’s the most promising window in the whole 16 days, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations, so it’s a quiet period. The setup is fairly consistent, so it won’t stay poor forever. For now, the best I’d say is Saturday 15th August morning for the biggest swell, or Friday 21st August morning for the best combination of size and light wind. But don’t get your hopes up too high.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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