Surf Forecasts:
Morro Negrito surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 386 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Morro Negrito this week:
The surf forecast for Morro Negrito over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s 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 Negrito in the next 16 days are 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Negrito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Morro Negrito.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty quiet stretch for the next few days. The swell is small and the conditions are a bit ordinary. Don't expect much to ride until we get into the first week of September. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you'll feel that bit of extra warmth.
The first chance of something decent comes on Saturday afternoon, August 30th. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the southwest, but it's a long-period groundswell at 16 seconds, so there's a nice energy to it – the combined energy is 282 (moderate). The wind is glassy, which is a huge win, making for clean conditions. This is the best of the early days, but it's still small. Sunday morning, August 31st, is also glassy with a 2ft southwest swell, period 14 seconds.
Things get a bit messy through the start of the week. The wind turns onshore and the swell drops to 2ft. It's a bit of a write-off for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 2nd and 3rd. You'll get some small, clean waves on Wednesday morning, September 3rd, with a light offshore from the east, but the swell is only 2ft.
Now, the real standout is the Friday morning, September 5th. The swell picks up to 2ft from the southwest, with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 368 (strong), and the wind is glassy. This is a proper groundswell and the conditions will be clean. It's a great shout for the advanced crew at this reef and point break. The swell direction is a solid match for the optimum southwest.
Saturday morning, September 6th, is also looking good – 3ft of southwest swell (16 seconds), glassy conditions, and combined energy at 395. That's another top session.
Beyond that, the second week has a few more promising windows. Monday, September 9th, sees a clean morning with 2ft southwest swell and a 16-second period, combined energy 234. Then Thursday morning, September 12th, is glassy with a 2ft southwest swell at 18 seconds – combined energy 295. The best of the late days might be Friday, September 13th, with a glassy 2ft southwest swell, 16-second period, and combined energy 290. That's a consistent, clean option.
Be aware that Morro Negrito is a consistent spot, but it's an advanced wave. Crowds are sometimes a factor, so you might have some company on the standouts. The swell is small overall, so it's not going to be a big-wave session, but the quality of the long-period groundswell and the glassy winds will make for some special, clean waves. The afternoons are often ruined by onshore winds and risk of storms, so mornings are the go.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
264 | 245 | 214 | 211 | 158 | 120 | 118 | 114 | 77 | 74 | 73 | 82 | 76 | 70 | 65 | 98 | 216 | 312 | 386 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:42PM3.31m | 5:03AM3.48m | 5:18PM3.35m | 5:36AM3.54m | 5:55PM3.32m | 6:12AM3.53m | 6:34PM3.25m | 6:51AM3.45m | 7:16PM3.13m | 7:34AM3.33m | 8:05PM2.97m | 8:25AM3.16m | 9:04PM2.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.32m | 11:13AM0.35m | 11:23PM0.31m | 11:49AM0.30m | 11:59PM0.34m | 12:27PM0.31m | 00:37AM0.43m | 1:08PM0.38m | 1:19AM0.55m | 1:55PM0.50m | 2:08AM0.72m | 2:51PM0.65m | 3:08AM0.89m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 9 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
264 | 245 | 214 | 211 | 158 | 120 | 118 | 114 | 23 | 21 | 73 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 216 | 312 | 386 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 |
18 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 77 | 74 | 16 | 82 | 66 | 57 | 56 | 98 | 18 | 47 | 47 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
— | 2 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 81 | 76 | 70 | 65 | 35 | 33 | 9 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 197 | 0 |
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Information about the Morro Negrito Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Morro Negrito provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Morro Negrito can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Morro Negrito 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 Negrito) 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 Negrito 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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