Surf Forecasts:
Morro Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S swell with 690 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Morro Beach in feet and miles per hour. This forecast is a slow one, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
The first week is mostly junk. Friday morning the 21st has a 2ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, but the wind is onshore and the surf is poor. Saturday and Sunday are even smaller—1ft to 2ft—with cross-on winds and no quality. There’s a gap of several days where nothing is worth paddling out for. The combined energy is weak, staying in the 130s to 290s.
The first sign of life comes Tuesday morning the 25th. Swell bumps to 3ft from the S, with a 16-second period, and energy hits 589 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s marginal but not clean. Wednesday the 26th morning is the best early bet: swell at 4ft from the S, 13-second period, energy at 790 (moderate), and light cross-on wind. The water is 69°F, which is a touch warmer than normal.
My pick for the best in the window is Wednesday morning the 26th of August. That 4ft S swell with a 13-second period gives the most size and energy. The light cross-on wind is a drag, but it’s the most consistent we’ve got. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
The second week is more of the same. Friday the 28th morning has a 2ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period, and energy is moderate at 570. The wind is almost offshore from the WSW at 3 mph, which is clean. But the swell is tiny, and that long period might make it straight at the beach. Saturday and Sunday show 3ft swells with 15-17 second periods, but the wind is cross-on or onshore.
After that, into September, the energy drops to 300-500 range with small swells. Tuesday and Wednesday have 2ft to 3ft from the S, but cross-on winds and low energy make it a pass.
Overall, this is a lean run. The wind is always a problem, and the swell is small. If you’re a kiter, the cross-onshore breeze and small chop might be fun, but for surfers, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but for now, I’d sit tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 101 | 99 | 99 | 63 | 121 | 165 | 127 | 112 | 213 | 154 | 142 | 224 | 317 | 384 | 404 | 586 | 673 | 416 | 511 | 361 | 194 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:28AM1.36m | 5:08PM1.83m | 8:30AM1.43m | 6:10PM1.91m | 8:44AM1.49m | 6:57PM2.01m | 9:01AM1.55m | 7:37PM2.10m | 9:19AM1.61m | 8:12PM2.17m | 9:38AM1.67m | 8:46PM2.19m | 9:58AM1.75m | 9:20PM2.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM1.35m | 1:12AM0.53m | 11:58AM1.32m | 1:50AM0.43m | 12:53PM1.24m | 2:21AM0.34m | 1:32PM1.15m | 2:48AM0.27m | 2:07PM1.05m | 3:14AM0.24m | 2:42PM0.95m | 3:39AM0.25m | 3:17PM0.85m | 4:02AM0.29m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SW 17 | W 6 | W 7 | S 14 | W 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 101 | 99 | 99 | 18 | 121 | 165 | 25 | 98 | 213 | 25 | 142 | 61 | 56 | 384 | 133 | 586 | 673 | 416 | 511 | 361 | 194 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | S 16 | W 7 | S 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 9 | 63 | 10 | 14 | 99 | 112 | 14 | 154 | 50 | 224 | 317 | 56 | 404 | 80 | 44 | 104 | 63 | 33 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | W 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 81 | 49 | 51 | 50 | 27 | 58 | 127 | 50 | 155 | 53 | 66 | 89 | 216 | 129 | 251 | 124 | 16 | 246 | 72 | 82 | 189 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 32 | — | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 101 | 0 | 113 | 101 | 0 | 60 | 17 | 0 | 113 | 17 | 3 | 113 | 17 | 12 | 60 | 123 | 0 | 60 | 93 | 30 |
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