Surf Forecasts:
Morro Negrito surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SW swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Negrito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening around Morro Negrito for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a flat start, no two ways about it. From Tuesday the 18th through to late August, the swell barely gets going. Heights mostly under 2 feet, energy readings weak, and while there are some glassy windows, the surf is just too small and ordinary to get excited about. Water temp is pretty normal for the season.
Then we finally get a pulse. Saturday the 29th morning is the first real glimmer – clean and glassy with a 2ft SW swell and energy climbing to 310. The wind is dead calm, and the swell direction matches what this reef and point loves. It’s an advanced spot, so you need to know what you’re doing, and expect a few others around because it can get busy.
Sunday the 30th morning is the pick of the bunch. Swell pushes to 3ft from the SW, energy at 458, and glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze. That’s a long-period groundswell at over 15 seconds, so the waves will have real power and shape – perfect for wrapping around the point. It’ll be clean, lined up, and well worth the wait.
Monday the 31st morning still offers a 3ft SW swell with energy near 300 and glassy wind – a solid backup session.
So, the first week is a dud. Aim for that final weekend, especially Sunday the 30th morning. That’s the one. Morro Negrito with glassy conditions and a proper SW groundswell – it’ll be worth the patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 |
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133 | 104 | 166 | 106 | 103 | 134 | 69 | 149 | 136 | 111 | 107 | 66 | 63 | 54 | 51 | 46 | 91 | 84 | 82 | 78 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:28AM3.36m | 7:51PM3.02m | 8:09AM3.13m | 8:37PM2.78m | 8:54AM2.90m | 9:29PM2.57m | 9:47AM2.70m | 10:33PM2.42m | 10:52AM2.58m | 11:50PM2.37m | 12:06PM2.56m | 1:03AM2.45m | 1:12PM2.65m | 1:59AM2.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:44PM0.51m | 1:55AM0.69m | 2:29PM0.71m | 2:39AM0.92m | 3:19PM0.90m | 3:30AM1.12m | 4:19PM1.04m | 4:34AM1.26m | 5:30PM1.10m | 5:50AM1.31m | 6:41PM1.06m | 7:00AM1.24m | 7:39PM0.93m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | 2 | 15 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 15 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 |
34 | 104 | 166 | 106 | 103 | 134 | 32 | 149 | 136 | 111 | 107 | 44 | 20 | 54 | 51 | 46 | 44 | 84 | 82 | 78 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | S 20 | SSW 13 | S 18 | SW 19 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SSW 5 |
133 | 19 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 69 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 91 | 33 | 37 | 5 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 5 | S 9 | — | S 18 | — | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | WSW 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 9 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
6 | 5 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 6 | — | 5 | 12 | 12 | 66 | 63 | 10 | 3 | 37 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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