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Morro Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Morro Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.2° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Saturday (May 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8AM. 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 (Sat 2nd May) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 2nd May) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 6th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wed 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | |
55 | 54 | 33 | 76 | 57 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 50 | 25 | 55 | 54 | 92 | 66 | 125 | 142 | 142 | 156 | 164 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:37PM2.17m | 9:32AM1.68m | 9:00PM2.20m | 10:13AM1.62m | 9:25PM2.20m | 10:55AM1.56m | 9:52PM2.18m | 11:40AM1.48m | 10:21PM2.13m | 12:32PM1.41m | 10:52PM2.06m | 1:40PM1.35m | 11:25PM1.97m | 3:32PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:21AM0.36m | 2:48PM0.86m | 3:56AM0.29m | 3:13PM0.96m | 4:31AM0.27m | 3:38PM1.05m | 5:08AM0.30m | 4:02PM1.13m | 5:49AM0.35m | 4:24PM1.20m | 6:35AM0.43m | 4:43PM1.27m | 7:29AM0.51m | 4:48PM1.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 | WSW 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WSW 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 7 | 25 | 16 | 76 | 57 | 27 | 20 | 9 | 30 | 50 | 11 | 55 | 54 | 92 | 66 | 125 | 142 | 142 | 156 | 164 | 148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 18 | WSW 4 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | 55 | 54 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 17 | 28 | 29 | 9 | 5 | 25 | 8 | 31 | 6 | 45 | 25 | 80 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 13 | S 10 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 21 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 9 | 31 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 31 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 14 | 8 | 29 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 24 | 15 | 10 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 60 | 128 | 60 | 60 | 113 | 50 | 250 | 113 | 10 | 60 | 162 | 17 | 17 | 113 | 6 | 209 | 1073 | 17 | 60 | 113 |
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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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