Surf Forecasts:
Morro Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with 1,317 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Morro Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Morro Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Morro Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Alright, let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days at Morro Beach are a bit of a grind, but there’s a flicker of something worth talking about if you’re patient. The water is sitting at 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a solid 5° above average, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
We start off on Friday the 24th with tiny, gutless swell. 2ft from the SW with a period of 24 seconds sounds promising on paper, but the cross-onshore wind has it choppy and messy. The combined swell energy is weak at 740, and it just doesn’t shape up. This carries through Saturday and Sunday – swell bumps up to 3ft, but the period drops into the teens and the wind stays cross-onshore. The energy hangs around 700-740, but the wave comment calls it marginal at best. Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th see swell holding around 4ft to 4ft, still cross-onshore, with energy climbing to 861 on Tuesday morning. It’s not horrible, but it’s not clean – you’ll be fighting a light chop.
Thursday the 30th afternoon brings a jump: 5ft from the SSE, period at 15 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1148 – that’s moderate, pushing into strong territory. Still cross-onshore though, so it’s a bit of a tease. Then we get to Friday the 31st morning – that’s the best on offer. Swell hits 6ft from the S, period 14 seconds, and the wind is *on*, not cross-on. Energy roars up to 1813 – strong wave energy. That’s the standout. This is a reef break, and with that size and a decent period, it should have some punch. But at 6ft, it’s getting into the zone where beginners might find it a handful. Crowds are often here, so expect company. It’s not perfect – the wind is straight onshore, so expect some bump, but there’ll be waves.
Saturday the 1st of August morning drops to 6ft, still onshore, energy back to 927. Not the same peak. After that, the swell fades fast. Sunday the 2nd is 4ft, then Monday the 3rd onward the bottom falls out – we’re looking at 2ft and below, with energy dropping into double digits. From the 4th of August until the end of the 16-day window, it’s poor surf conditions across the board. That’s a solid 5-6 day gap of nothing worth paddling for.
So if you’re keen, target Friday the 31st of July morning for the best chance. The rest is a waiting game.
Stay wet,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 444 | 271 | 467 | 664 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 640 | 651 | 519 | 575 | 469 | 581 | 744 | 643 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:33AM1.38m | 6:32PM2.00m | 9:05AM1.44m | 7:16PM2.08m | 9:31AM1.48m | 7:55PM2.16m | 9:56AM1.52m | 8:31PM2.22m | 10:21AM1.56m | 9:06PM2.25m | 10:46AM1.59m | 9:39PM2.24m | 11:12AM1.63m | 10:12PM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:01PM1.26m | 2:13AM0.40m | 12:57PM1.23m | 2:47AM0.31m | 1:41PM1.19m | 3:19AM0.24m | 2:18PM1.13m | 3:49AM0.20m | 2:54PM1.08m | 4:18AM0.19m | 3:30PM1.03m | 4:46AM0.21m | 4:06PM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 16 |
| kJ | 252 | 186 | 467 | 664 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 640 | 651 | 519 | 575 | 469 | 581 | 744 | 643 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | S 11 | W 6 | S 10 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 44 | 32 | 121 | 29 | 51 | 71 | 32 | 22 | 34 | 47 | 33 | 22 | 46 | 32 | 22 | 36 | 23 | 234 | 339 | 377 | 471 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 10 | S 19 | SSE 16 | S 18 | SSE 14 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 444 | 271 | 19 | 52 | 18 | 12 | 47 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 6 | 8 | 188 | 24 | 160 | 80 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 264 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 60 | 19 | 60 | 116 | 0 | 60 | 123 | 60 | 60 | 64 | 60 | 60 | 116 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 0 |
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