Morro Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a persistent, marginal run of small, messy swell with cross-onshore winds keeping things choppy for most of the period. The water is sitting at 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re just hanging out.

The best window looks to be Saturday morning, July 25th, at Morro Beach. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 21 seconds (groundswell). The wind is light and offshore from the SW, so the surface should be glassy. The combined energy is moderate (746). This is the standout of the whole forecast. The long period will mean proper, lined-up waves, but it can make them a bit tricky at a beach break—look for the point or reef sections to get the best of it. Keep in mind, crowds are often a factor here.

The following Monday morning, July 27th, has a similar vibe with 4ft from the SW and light offshore winds, but the period drops to 18 seconds and the energy is moderate (771). It’s a decent option, but Saturday is the pick of the week.

Things get a little more interesting around July 31st and August 1st. On Friday morning, July 31st, the swell builds to 4ft from the SSE, with a period of 16 seconds and strong combined energy (1004). The wind is light onshore, so it’ll be a bit textured. That Saturday morning, August 1st, sees the swell peak at 5ft from the S. At that size, it’s starting to get a bit much for beginners, but it’s still manageable for intermediates. The energy is moderate (782), but the wind remains cross-onshore, so don’t expect glass.

After that first weekend of August, it’s pretty grim. The swell drops, the period gets short, and the wind turns more sideshore and choppy. From Sunday, August 2nd, right through to the end of the forecast on August 7th, it’s a string of poor surf conditions with weak energy (values dropping to 102-98). The swell height is tiny, around 1ft to 2ft.

So, to wrap it up: Saturday morning, July 25th, is your best bet for clean, glassy waves with that long-period groundswell. If you miss that, the Friday morning, July 31st, has the most size and energy, but it won’t be as clean. The rest of the window is a write-off for anything decent.

Keep your eyes on the horizon, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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