
Surf Forecasts:
Morro Negrito surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period with SSW 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 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1PM. 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 (Tue 4th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Negrito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at you from the Morro Negrito region. Let's get into it.
Look, I'll be straight with you – the next two weeks here are a mixed bag of small, inconsistent energy and dicey wind. The water is running warm, a solid 87°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a wetsuit. The overall vibe is a waiting game, with a few specific windows where the stars align for a session.
We start with a real slow burn. Monday afternoon is a write-off – tiny 1 foot of weak, short-period SW windswell, and that combined energy is a measly 47. The wind is onshore, so it's just a mess. Tuesday morning, the 4th of August, brings a tiny improvement. We get a glassy, calm morning with 2 feet of SW swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it's weak and lumpy. The energy is still weak at 74. The word on the street is "surfable but very ordinary," which is about right. Tuesday afternoon goes back to poor with onshore wind.
The pattern continues through Wednesday and Thursday, the 5th and 6th. Mornings offer glassy conditions with that same small, short-period swell, but it's just not enough to get excited about. The energy readings are all below 100, which tells you it's just background noise. Thursday afternoon sees a bump in period to 14 seconds, pushing the energy to 130, but it's cross-onshore, so it's a messy one.
Now, here's where it gets a little more interesting. From Friday the 7th of August, the swell starts to show a bit more promise. The period jumps to 13 seconds, and the combined energy breaks into the 200s (213). The morning glass is gone, but we have a clean, cross-offshore wind from the east at just 3 mph. The swell is a small 2 feet, but it's a proper SSW groundswell. This is your first real chance to paddle out and get some clean, lined-up waves, even if they're small. Saturday morning, the 8th, is even better. We have a glassy, zero-wind morning with a 2-foot, 16-second SSW groundswell and energy at 209. That's a standout. The sets will be longer between waves, but they'll have some push and shape. This is the best on offer for the first week.
The middle of the week is a bit of a lull. Sunday the 9th through Wednesday the 13th sees the swell energy drop back down, with a lot of cross-onshore afternoons and poor conditions. Mornings are glassy or clean, but the wave height is tiny, 1 foot to 1 feet. It's a good time to work on your pop-up in the whitewater, but not a serious surf session.
Then, we jump to the second week. The standout of the whole forecast lands on Friday the 14th of August. That morning, we get a glassy, calm start with a 2-foot, 19-second SSW groundswell. The energy is the highest of the entire period at 253. That's a very long-period, powerful groundswell. For a reef and point setup like Morro Negrito, that's pure magic. The waves will be clean, well-shaped, and have plenty of punch. This is your best bet. The following morning, Saturday the 15th, is also a strong contender with a glassy start, 2-foot, 16-second SW swell, and energy at 217. That's a solid backup.
After that, we trail off into the 16th and 17th with smaller, more ordinary conditions. The energy is moderate, but the wind patterns are back to being a problem on the afternoons.
So, bottom line: the first week is a slow grind with a couple of clean, small windows on Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th. The second week is where the real juice is, with a clear standout on the morning of Friday the 14th. That's the one to circle on your calendar. Keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
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19 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 36 | 51 | 81 | 88 | 116 | 120 | 147 | 169 | 209 | 140 | 138 | 133 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:58PM3.11m | 7:19AM3.32m | 7:39PM3.01m | 8:00AM3.26m | 8:26PM2.89m | 8:48AM3.17m | 9:22PM2.77m | 9:46AM3.07m | 10:30PM2.69m | 10:56AM3.01m | 11:48PM2.71m | 12:12PM3.04m | 1:04AM2.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:03AM0.52m | 1:35PM0.58m | 1:42AM0.62m | 2:20PM0.64m | 2:29AM0.74m | 3:14PM0.70m | 3:25AM0.86m | 4:18PM0.75m | 4:33AM0.94m | 5:31PM0.74m | 5:52AM0.94m | 6:45PM0.63m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | 8 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | 11 | 17 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
11 | 11 | 32 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 81 | 69 | 116 | 109 | 147 | 169 | 209 | 140 | 138 | 133 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 5 |
17 | 34 | 32 | 17 | 30 | 14 | 21 | 36 | 51 | 13 | 9 | 80 | 120 | 57 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 12 | S 7 | W 11 | S 5 | SW 22 |
19 | 18 | 10 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 36 | 88 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 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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