Morro Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 25 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
19.0° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Thursday (May 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 11PM. 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 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.7
W
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SW
23
0.5
SSW
22
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
364
453
392
422
428
297
346
229
175
166
143
102
149
152
105
111
133
263
446
432
651
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
W
10
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
W
10
W
10
SW
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
W
25
W
5
S
10
S
10
SW
10
SE
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSE
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
6:36PM2.01m
7:06AM1.53m
7:05PM2.08m
8:03AM1.52m
7:32PM2.14m
8:52AM1.52m
7:59PM2.18m
9:36AM1.52m
8:28PM2.20m
10:18AM1.52m
8:58PM2.21m
10:59AM1.50m
9:30PM2.20m
Low Tide
11:55AM0.70m
1:17AM0.69m
12:33PM0.82m
1:59AM0.52m
1:08PM0.92m
2:36AM0.40m
1:40PM1.00m
3:10AM0.30m
2:11PM1.07m
3:45AM0.25m
2:42PM1.11m
4:21AM0.23m
3:13PM1.15m
4:58AM0.24m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:53
7:54
1
Temp °C
17
17
16
16
17
16
16
16
16
17
18
17
17
18
17
18
18
18
19
20
19
15
14
13
13
14
11
13
12
12
15
15
14
15
14
15
17
17
18
18
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
W
6
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
7
1
W
8
1
W
10
0.8
W
11
1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
364
453
392
422
428
186
186
229
56
166
143
102
149
152
17
37
24
125
208
144
651
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.7
W
6
0.2
S
9
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.1
W
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
W
6
0.1
W
20
0.5
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.2
WNW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
22
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.8
W
7
Energy kJ
16
7
7
32
6
297
229
4
175
24
8
16
10
25
105
111
104
263
446
432
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
13
0.2
S
9
0.1
W
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
S
21
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SW
23
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
4
4
4
7
3
2
2
2
18
10
2
25
26
9
21
55
133
65
56
102
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
6
1.6
W
7
1.7
W
8
1.2
W
6
1
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
5
6
18
36
285
346
106
69
26
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
113
113
26
60
1073
60
60
1415
17
113
177
6
113
113
10
60
101
4
60
123
58
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
7
3
4
4
2
4
2
4
2
2
4
2
1
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
6
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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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