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Lat Long: 33.56° N 117.82° W

Morro Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Morro Beach sea temperature is
21.9°C
3.5° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 722 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 18th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 18th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 18th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
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2
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2
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2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
582
575
434
604
662
554
462
376
443
261
281
449
364
448
261
371
371
424
305
305
236
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SW
5
SSE
10
S
10
ESE
15
SE
10
S
15
WSW
5
W
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
NW
5
NNE
15
WNW
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:13PM1.65m
7:00AM1.56m
4:44PM1.66m
7:07AM1.65m
5:48PM1.70m
7:19AM1.75m
6:38PM1.75m
7:34AM1.87m
7:24PM1.79m
7:52AM2.01m
8:09PM1.80m
8:15AM2.15m
8:54PM1.79m
Low Tide
9:51AM1.46m
11:25PM0.61m
11:35AM1.34m
00:06AM0.57m
12:23PM1.18m
00:37AM0.55m
1:00PM1.00m
1:05AM0.55m
1:35PM0.79m
1:31AM0.58m
2:10PM0.58m
1:58AM0.64m
2:48PM0.38m
2:27AM0.71m
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thunderstorm
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17
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Temp °C
26
26
24
23
23
21
22
22
20
21
21
20
19
20
20
20
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21
25
27
26
Feels °C
25
23
23
23
22
21
22
21
20
21
20
19
19
18
18
19
19
20
23
23
22
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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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