Morro Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 PDT
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Morro Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Morro Beach sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 22nd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thu
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
150
249
79
154
201
203
201
148
139
176
448
453
392
348
428
297
229
229
175
166
143
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
SW
15
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
W
15
W
20
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
W
5
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
15
WSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:50AM1.95m
4:37PM1.69m
3:13AM1.76m
5:25PM1.80m
4:40AM1.63m
6:03PM1.91m
5:59AM1.56m
6:36PM2.01m
7:06AM1.53m
7:05PM2.08m
8:03AM1.52m
7:32PM2.14m
8:52AM1.52m
7:59PM2.18m
Low Tide
9:24AM0.34m
9:46PM1.23m
10:21AM0.46m
11:17PM1.07m
11:12AM0.58m
00:25AM0.88m
11:55AM0.70m
1:17AM0.69m
12:33PM0.82m
1:59AM0.52m
1:08PM0.92m
2:36AM0.40m
1:40PM1.00m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:49
7:50
7:51
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
Temp °C
16
17
18
16
17
17
16
16
17
16
16
17
16
16
17
16
16
16
16
17
17
16
16
16
15
16
15
15
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
15
14
13
12
14
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.1
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
12
249
73
154
201
203
201
148
138
138
448
453
392
348
428
130
76
40
175
166
143
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
W
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
Energy kJ
89
84
52
45
44
25
21
73
139
176
16
7
10
34
35
297
229
229
22
15
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
18
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
18
0.3
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
W
10
0.2
W
9
Energy kJ
150
8
79
3
1
18
36
20
20
18
4
4
7
7
6
2
2
2
13
8
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.3
W
2
0.3
W
3
0.2
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.4
W
3
1.4
W
7
Energy kJ
8
1
2
1
3
5
2
3
215
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
17
113
113
0
113
113
17
113
113
19
209
113
4
60
177
77
60
133
60
340
113
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
6
3
3
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8
9
9
8
7
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Information about the Morro Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Morro Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Morro Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Morro Beach 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 Beach) 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 Beach 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 Beach is 4 km (2 miles) from Laguna Beach. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Laguna Beach. Laguna Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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