Morro Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Lookin’ at the charts for Morro Beach, it’s a bit of a tough stretch ahead, no two ways about it. For the next two weeks and a bit, we’re stuck in a pattern of small, weak swell that’s pretty much always blowin’ onshore or cross-onshore. The water's sitting at a warm 74°, which is a solid 7° warmer than average for the time of year – that’s very unusual, and you’ll feel it.

Straight up, the pick of a very average bunch is Friday morning, August 28. Now, don’t get too excited, it’s a marginal call at best. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a long 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, which can be a plus for this reef setup, givin’ it some shape. The combined energy is weak at 390. The real tick is the wind: glassy, light onshore from the SW at just 3 mph, so it’ll be clean. Still, this is for patient intermediate surfers who don’t mind pickin’ off a waist-high set.

From Saturday the 29th through Sunday the 6th of September, it’s a real grind. Swell hovers around 3ft to 4ft, but the wind is constantly from the west or southwest, 6 to 12 mph, keepin’ it choppy and messy. The combined energy stays in the moderate 350 to 777 range, but the “poor surf conditions” tag tells the whole story. There’s no window of clean, workable waves here.

The next glimmer comes on Monday afternoon, September 7. Still only 3ft from the SSW, but the wind swings around to a light 12 mph cross-offshore from the NNW, and the wave description is “clean” for the first time. Combined energy is 377. It’s still tiny, but if you’re desperate for a session, this is the most promising afternoon in the whole run. Again, strictly for the experienced crew.

After that, from Tuesday the 8th right through to Saturday the 12th of September, we’re back to poor surf. The swell stays small – 2ft to 4ft – with onshore and cross-onshore winds. A few mornings (like Wednesday the 9th) have a hint of light onshore wind and a 4ft, 11-second swell, but the tide and conditions are still flagged as questionable.

Lookin’ at the whole 16-day window, there’s no standout day where the stars align. If you’re a kite surfer, those afternoon westerlies and chest-high chop might look more fun than a paddle. For a surfer? It’s a long wait. Stay in the water, mate. The forecasts can always change.

Rusty.

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