Morro Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 12 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
17.2° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Wednesday (May 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 13th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
3
W
10
1.3
W
9
1
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
166
158
155
295
246
318
293
273
139
218
218
1799
287
150
251
99
57
68
62
94
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:17AM1.64m
7:23PM2.18m
8:14AM1.66m
7:56PM2.34m
9:10AM1.66m
8:32PM2.47m
10:05AM1.63m
9:12PM2.54m
11:02AM1.59m
9:57PM2.54m
12:03PM1.54m
10:45PM2.47m
1:11PM1.51m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.65m
12:57PM0.71m
2:09AM0.39m
1:33PM0.78m
2:54AM0.17m
2:12PM0.86m
3:41AM0.01m
2:52PM0.94m
4:31AM-0.07m
3:34PM1.02m
5:23AM-0.07m
4:20PM1.10m
6:20AM-0.01m
5:15PM1.18m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:43
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
Temp °C
16
16
16
15
17
17
16
17
17
16
17
18
17
18
18
17
18
19
17
19
20
16
16
14
14
16
15
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
14
14
14
16
17
16
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
2.2
W
10
1.3
W
9
1
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
180
166
158
155
295
246
318
293
273
68
128
94
913
287
150
251
99
57
23
62
59
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
W
12
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
S
15
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
W
6
Energy kJ
25
64
62
102
29
66
57
69
68
139
218
218
160
107
108
87
47
29
68
13
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
W
11
0.3
W
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
S
15
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
25
23
21
27
25
39
8
8
7
83
8
2
2
102
101
57
52
39
28
43
94
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
W
10
0.6
SE
3
0.3
SE
2
0.3
SSE
3
Energy kJ
1799
7
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
4
2
1
3
1
1
1
Distance (km)
17
60
113
32
60
123
24
60
60
4
60
177
51
60
147
60
60
161
0
113
113
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
5
2
3
4
4
4
6
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
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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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