Morro Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch of coast is going to be a real test of patience. The next week and a half is looking pretty grim, with barely a wave worth paddling for. The good news is there’s a pulse of proper swell brewing way out there, but it’s a long wait, and even then the conditions are going to be touch and go.

For the first stretch, from Friday the 14th through to about Wednesday the 26th, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. We’re talking ankle-biters and knee-high slop, with the swell struggling to push past the 3ft mark for most of that time. The energy is weak too, with the combined swell energy mostly sitting in the low hundreds (403, 487, 446) which just isn't enough to get the reef at Morro Beach (Morro-Beach) doing anything fun. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so even the small lumps we do get are going to be chopped up and messy. There are a few mornings with light breezes, but the waves are just too small to bother with. This is a solid blank run, so if you’ve got other things to do, now’s the time to do them.

Come Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, we see a slight lift in the swell—maybe 3ft—but it’s still crossed-up and messy, with the guide calling it marginal at best. The period is around 14-16 seconds, so there’s some push in the water, but it just doesn't have the size or the wind direction to make it work.

The wait finally shows some promise towards the end of the month. On Thursday the 27th, the swell starts to push in seriously. We’re looking at 4ft on Thursday morning, jumping to 6ft by the afternoon, and the energy jumps right up (1066, 1321). This is moderate, but a big step up from what we've seen. The wind is light and onshore, but with that size, Morro Beach could start to have some shape.

The real event, the standout, is Friday the 28th. The swell peaks at 7ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy reading is a strong 1886. This is the biggest and most powerful swell of the entire forecast, no question. But, and it’s a big but, this is a reef break and 7ft is serious, expert-only territory. This is not a wave for the faint of heart or for beginners—it's big. The wind is light, which is great, but there’s a chance of a rain shower in the afternoon which could put a bit of texture on it. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but only if you’ve got the skills to handle it.

After that, Saturday the 29th sees the swell back down to 5ft with an 11-second period. It’s still solid, but the wind shifts to cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit messier. It’s a step down from the day before, but still a far cry from the junkyard we started with.

So, bottom line: hold tight for the first two weeks, it’s dry. The only real highlight is Friday the 28th when the solid SSW groundswell hits. It’s a powerful, demanding day at Morro Beach, and one for the experienced crew only. It’s a long-range call, so don’t book the time off just yet, but it’s got more potential than anything else on the board. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so a good wetsuit is still your best mate. Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Friday forecast.

Rusty out.

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