Morro Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.56° N 117.82° W

Morro Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Morro Beach sea temperature is
21.3° C
2.3° 

Morro Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Morro Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with S 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 (Jul 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. 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 (Thu 23rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at the beach.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a struggle for Morro Beach. The wind is a constant headache, and nothing is coming together cleanly. The water is warm, though – 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might be in a shorty or even just a rash guard.

The first real chance we get is on Tuesday, July 21st, in the morning. There’s a 4ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the combined wave energy is moderate (758). The wind is a light offshore from the SW, which is as good as it gets around here, but the reports are calling it marginal. That long period groundswell might wrap in, but being a reef, it could close out a bit. By the afternoon, the wind turns to a cross-on 12 mph from the W, and the swell drops to 3ft, so the window is tight.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are pretty much a washout. The swell is small, around 3ft, and the wind is messy cross-on, making things choppy and uninviting. Friday the 24th shows a spike in energy with a 2ft swell from the SW, but a very long period of 24 seconds, giving us moderate energy (723). The wind is still cross-on, so it’s not clean. Saturday and Sunday are more of the same, with the swell around 3-3ft and light cross-on winds.

The week starting Monday the 27th looks a bit more promising in size, with 4ft from the SW and moderate energy (860-919). But that cross-on wind is still there, so the surface will be bumpy. That pattern of marginal surf with a cross-on wind looks set to continue all the way through the end of the month. The period stays around 15-17 seconds, which is decent groundswell, but the wind direction just never cooperates.

The best bet in this whole 16-day window is probably the morning of Friday, July 31st. The swell will be 4ft from the SSE, with a combined energy of 830 (moderate), and the wind is a light offshore from the SW. That’s the cleanest we’re going to see. The period is 15 seconds, so there’ll be some good lines, but it’s a reef, so it might be a bit dumpy. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the standout in a pretty average run.

After that, the first week of August falls flat. Swell sizes drop to 1-2ft, and the wind picks up, making it flat and poor. That’s a solid gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for.

So, here’s the deal: if you’re keen, get up early on Tuesday the 21st or the morning of Friday the 31st. Don’t expect a classic session, but it’s the best on offer. The rest of the time, you’re better off doing something else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
1.2
SSW
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0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
S
12
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SW
24
0.5
SW
24
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SSW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
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SW
18
1.1
SW
19
1
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
724
358
434
334
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297
239
161
277
444
271
467
584
450
664
657
470
547
727
794
601
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
W
10
W
15
W
15
W
5
SSE
10
WSW
15
W
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
5
S
10
SSW
10
SW
15
SSE
10
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15
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
3:56PM1.89m
5:54AM1.24m
4:50PM1.91m
7:40AM1.30m
5:43PM1.94m
8:33AM1.38m
6:32PM2.00m
9:05AM1.44m
7:16PM2.08m
9:31AM1.48m
7:55PM2.16m
9:56AM1.52m
8:31PM2.22m
Low Tide
8:44AM0.98m
11:38PM0.77m
9:35AM1.13m
00:45AM0.63m
10:48AM1.23m
1:34AM0.51m
12:01PM1.26m
2:13AM0.40m
12:57PM1.23m
2:47AM0.31m
1:41PM1.19m
3:19AM0.24m
2:18PM1.13m
3:49AM0.20m
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7:59
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Feels °C
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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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