Morro Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Morro Beach is the only spot on the radar for this 16-day stretch, and I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough outlook. We’re looking at a long run of mostly poor conditions, with only a couple of windows where it might just be worth a paddle.

Right off the bat, from Thursday the 2nd right through to Monday the 6th, the surf is tiny – around 2ft to 3ft – and the wind is almost constantly cross-onshore, making for choppy, messy waves. The swell is a long-period groundswell (16-18 seconds) from the SSW, which at a reef setup like Morro Beach should give some shape, but there’s just not enough size and the wind ruins it. Water temp is 67°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for July, so you won’t need a thick suit. Combined wave energy is moderate, bouncing around 271 to 500, but it’s all noise with poor surf.

The first real glimmer comes Tuesday morning the 7th. Swell picks up to 3ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds, and we finally get that light onshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 668 – that’s moderate but building. It’s still only a marginal surf forecast, but this morning session is the best on offer for the whole outlook. The SSW direction matches the optimum, and with a reef, those long-period waves should wrap in nicely. It’s still small and a bit marginal, but if you’re keen, Tuesday morning is the call.

After that, through Wednesday and Thursday the 8th and 9th, it drops back to the same sorry story: small waves, marginal to poor conditions, and cross-onshore winds. The weekend of the 11th and 12th sees another slight bump to 3ft, with light onshore wind on Saturday morning, but the combined energy is lower (354) and it’s still just “marginal” at best. Nothing to get excited about.

From the 13th onwards, the swell fades fast – down to 1ft to 2ft – and the wind stays messy. The combined energy drops through the floor, from 208 all the way down to 104 by the 16th. There’s a slight spike on Friday the 17th morning with a 1ft, 19-second period swell, but with energy at only 203, it’s weak.

Bottom line: if you’re after a surf, Tuesday the 7th morning is the standout, and it’s not much of a standout. The rest is a blank run of poor conditions that stretches for days on end. For an area where this spot is the only option, it’s one of those quiet spells you just have to ride out. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

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