Surf Forecasts:
Morro Beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSE swell with 1,348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening at Morro Beach.
Honestly, the first week and a half is a tough stretch. From the 12th all the way through to the 23rd of July, the surf is on offer but the wind is almost always cross-onshore, making it a choppy mess. You'll see small swell, but the conditions are just poor for a decent session. It's a long lull where you're better off doing something else.
The one day that stands out is the 18th of July, that Saturday morning. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSE, and the combined energy is a massive 1734 – that's a real injection of power. The wind is onshore and light, which isn't ideal, but the size and period should make for some decent waves on the reef. For an intermediate surfer, that's your best bet in this whole run, even if it won't be glassy.
Then, looking further out towards the 27th of July, that Monday morning is worth noting. We've got a 4ft swell from the SSW with a long 18-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 984. The wind is a light onshore breeze. That long period groundswell will bring plenty of energy, and at a reef break like Morro Beach, the shape should be there. It's a long-range call, but it's the one that has the most promise.
Other than those two mornings, the outlook is pretty flat with small, weak swell and poor wind. The 23rd of July morning might offer a moment of glassy conditions, but with the swell only at 2ft, it's not going to be a standout. Honestly, keep your eye on the 18th and that 27th; that's where the potential is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 210 | 297 | 301 | 273 | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 152 | 77 | 96 | 92 | 89 | 88 | 91 | 130 | 74 | 677 | 1348 | 938 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:21AM1.52m | 8:01PM2.53m | 10:05AM1.59m | 8:52PM2.58m | 10:47AM1.65m | 9:42PM2.56m | 11:29AM1.71m | 10:31PM2.45m | 12:10PM1.76m | 11:19PM2.26m | 12:52PM1.80m | 00:08AM2.01m | 1:34PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:42AM0.00m | 1:35PM1.09m | 3:29AM-0.11m | 2:32PM1.04m | 4:14AM-0.16m | 3:26PM0.99m | 4:57AM-0.12m | 4:20PM0.95m | 5:38AM-0.01m | 5:15PM0.94m | 6:18AM0.16m | 6:15PM0.94m | 6:55AM0.36m | 7:21PM0.95m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | 8:02 | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | 210 | 297 | 301 | 273 | 253 | 257 | 149 | 119 | 123 | 96 | 43 | 32 | 92 | 89 | 51 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 677 | 1348 | 938 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 21 | S 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 102 | 25 | 18 | 46 | 18 | 59 | 96 | 57 | 111 | 152 | 65 | 50 | 90 | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 76 | 366 | 201 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 17 | SW 21 | W 15 | W 15 | S 12 | W 4 | S 10 | W 4 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSE 18 | WSW 6 | W 16 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 77 | 96 | 49 | 28 | 28 | 91 | 54 | 64 | 12 | 20 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | — | 14 | 16 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 64 | 113 | 0 | 64 | 113 | 4 | 60 | 113 | 32 | 60 | 113 | 60 | 60 | 64 | 4 | 60 | 60 | 4 | 60 | 17 |
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