Morro Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s get into it. The next 16 days are looking a bit grim for Morro Beach. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions to start, but there’s a real standout window buried in there for the experienced crew.

Right now, on Monday the 31st of August, it’s pretty flat. Small swell at 3 ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore and the water is way warmer than normal – 76°F with a big 9°F anomaly. That’s very unusual for this time of year. The combined energy is only moderate (436), and the surf is poor. This continues through the week, with tiny waves and mostly cross-onshore breezes. On Wednesday the 2nd, the swell drops to 2 ft, and it’s just not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 3rd afternoon sees a bit of a glow – still poor surf, but the swell jumps to 3 ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 18 seconds and a combined energy of 611. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s clean but small. Still, not enough to get excited about.

Friday the 4th afternoon is the first day we see a marginal call – 3 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and light onshore wind. Energy is strong (811). But it’s only a 1 out of 10. Saturday the 5th morning is also marginal, with 3 ft SSW swell and light cross-onshore breeze. By Saturday afternoon, the combined energy hits 1019, with 4 ft from the S at 15 seconds, but it’s still only a “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.”

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday the 6th of September afternoon – this is the one. The wind swings NNE and goes offshore, 9 mph. The swell pushes up to 7 ft from the S, with a 15-second period. The combined energy is strong (1691). Conditions are clean. This is a solid window for experienced surfers. The south swell will be hitting the reef at Morro Beach, which is fairly exposed to the SSW, and the offshore wind will make it clean. The waves will have some punch, but at 7 ft, it’s not for beginners.

Monday the 7th morning keeps it going – 8 ft from the S, 14 seconds, light cross-offshore breeze, and clean. Energy is strong (2433). Another excellent session for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets messy, though, with a fresh SE cross-shore at 22 mph and moderate rain. That’s a write-off.

Tuesday the 8th afternoon is worth a mention – 10 ft from the S at 10 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is strong (1583). That’s a big, lumpy swell, but the short period (10 seconds) means it’ll be a bit disorganized. Only for experts. The morning is a mess with fresh cross-onshore wind.

After that, the tap turns off. Wednesday the 9th morning drops to 6 ft with a short 8-second period and cross-onshore wind – not good. From Wednesday afternoon onward, it’s back to tiny, poor surf. The combined energy drops below 300, and the swell barely reaches 2 ft. The rest of the 16-day window is a flat, wind-affected mess. There’s a gap of about four days with no real recommendations.

So, bottom line: if you’re an experienced surfer, circle Sunday the 6th afternoon and Monday the 7th morning. That’s your window. For everyone else, it’s a long wait.

Rusty

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