Surf Forecasts:
Morro Beach surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, let's get into it. Rusty here, and I'm looking at the charts for the local spot. To be honest, the next couple of weeks are going to be a struggle. We've got a long stretch of small, messy conditions, so don't get your hopes up for any kind of magic run.
The only break we've got on the radar is Morro Beach. It's a reef setup, fairly consistent, and works best with a swell direction from the SSW. The water temp here is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild to report on that front.
Let’s break it down. For Thursday, August 13th, there's a tiny 2ft swell with a long period of 16 seconds from the SW, but it's onshore wind, and the wave energy is weak (287). It's a no-go. That same pattern of small, onshore or cross-onshore junk continues day after day. The swell stays under 3ft for the whole period, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, with the wind always messing it up.
There are some mornings, like Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 25th, where a light offshore breeze (NE or SSW) shows up. The swell is small, around 2ft to 3ft, with a period of 14 to 16 seconds, and the energy is weak (314 and 318 respectively). It's labeled as "marginal" – meaning you might get a couple of crumbly, clean waves at high tide, but it's a long paddle for very little reward. For a beginner, the tiny size is fine, but the long period (16 seconds) will mean long waits between sets, and it might just wall up and close out on that reef. For the more experienced, it’s barely a knee-high dribble.
Honestly, from August 13th all the way through August 28th, the highest score on any session is a 1 out of 10, and most are zeros. The best call, if you're desperate, would be one of those cloudy mornings, say August 24th or 25th, when the wind might have a slight offshore lick and there’s a 2ft groundswell (18-second period). But even then, it’s a gamble. The combined swell energy stays weak (under 400 all week), so there's just no power in the water.
This is a long, flat spell. There are no standout days. No big swell on the horizon. It’s just day after day of poor conditions. If you're looking for a paddle and a few gutless waves, you might get one, but don't expect any proper surfing.
Keep your eyes peeled for a change, but for now, I'd be waxing the longboard and hoping for a single runner.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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206 | 201 | 248 | 242 | 197 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 425 | 334 | 268 | 268 | 211 | 261 | 147 | 155 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:33PM2.43m | 10:49AM1.87m | 10:18PM2.29m | 11:22AM1.92m | 11:02PM2.09m | 11:55AM1.96m | 11:48PM1.85m | 12:29PM1.96m | 00:37AM1.60m | 1:04PM1.93m | 1:39AM1.37m | 1:44PM1.88m | 3:29AM1.21m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:27AM0.03m | 4:14PM0.75m | 5:01AM0.17m | 5:03PM0.72m | 5:32AM0.35m | 5:54PM0.72m | 6:01AM0.56m | 6:49PM0.75m | 6:27AM0.77m | 7:55PM0.79m | 6:50AM0.96m | 9:20PM0.80m | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
206 | 201 | 248 | 242 | 171 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 425 | 334 | 268 | 268 | 211 | 93 | 78 | 73 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | W 6 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
27 | 63 | 65 | 42 | 197 | 169 | 41 | 125 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 42 | 38 | 63 | 261 | 147 | 155 | 188 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 12 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | S 10 | SSW 11 | W 4 | W 5 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 |
2 | 23 | 45 | 151 | 35 | 38 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 67 | 66 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 31 | 21 | 69 | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 60 | 113 | 0 | 113 | 113 | 6 | 113 | 113 | 73 | 113 | 113 | 64 | 113 | 113 | 0 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
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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.
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