Surf Forecasts:
Morro Negrito surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. 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+) | 10PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Negrito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for Morro Negrito.
We're looking at a pretty long stretch here, and honestly, the first few days are a bit of a tease. For almost a week starting Thursday the 27th of August, the waves are tiny and weak. You'll see some glassy conditions, but that 0.7ft to 1ft stuff with combined energy barely cracking 100 to 200 is not gonna get you out of bed. It's surfable if you're desperate for a splash on a longboard, but it's not where you want to be spending your energy. We finally get a proper kick on Saturday morning the 29th. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and combined energy hits a moderate 300. The morning is glassy and clean. This is where things start looking up, but it’s still small.
The real standout window, the one that's got my blood pumping, is Friday the 4th of September. You’ve got a morning session that looks proper. The swell is 2ft from the SW, but the period is a juicy 17 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 371. The wind is glassy as can be—dead calm. The water temp is sitting at 86°F, a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit. That combination of clean conditions and a bit more grunt in the water is the best we'll see.
Another good shout is on Wednesday the 9th of September. Another morning with 2ft SW swell, a 17-second period, and 307 combined energy, paired with dead calm winds. It’s a repeat of the same recipe for clean, fun waves.
A few things to keep in mind: this whole stretch features a long period swell, often over 15 seconds. Those long lines are perfect for a reef and point break like Morro Negrito, but they can make a beach break close out straight. Since this spot is a reef and point, that actually works in our favor. The exposure is to SW swells, and the optimum is SW, so the direction is perfect. Since it's an advanced, consistent break, be aware that crowds are possible here. And when the swell is around 2ft, it's fine for everyone, but if the wind messes up, that's a different story.
For the few days after that stand-out Friday, conditions start to taper off a bit. The afternoons get choppy or cross-on, and the mornings have a bit less energy. We get another couple of clean morning windows, like Sunday the 6th and Tuesday the 8th, but the setup looks more interesting for paddle surfing than kite surfing throughout the whole period.
So, to boil it down: the first couple of days are a write-off. Get your gear ready for Saturday morning the 29th of August, but circle the morning of Friday the 4th of September in big red letters. That’s your best bet. The 9th of September is another solid option. The rest is mostly mixed bag with a few clean but weaker mornings.
Stay stoked.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 91mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | 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 |
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31 | 80 | 77 | 96 | 104 | 209 | 274 | 264 | 245 | 214 | 211 | 160 | 120 | 118 | 114 | 77 | 74 | 73 | 81 | 76 | 70 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:30PM3.11m | 3:56AM3.22m | 4:07PM3.23m | 4:30AM3.37m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42PM0.48m | 10:02AM0.59m | 10:16PM0.38m | 10:37AM0.45m | 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 | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 7 | — | 2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 53 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 11 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 104 | 209 | 274 | 264 | 245 | 214 | 211 | 160 | 41 | 118 | 68 | 33 | 32 | 25 | 35 | 45 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
31 | 80 | 77 | 50 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 25 | 120 | 15 | 114 | 77 | 74 | 73 | 65 | 66 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 20 | S 11 | SW 13 | — | S 10 | — | — | WSW 6 | S 20 | — | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
18 | 20 | 18 | 96 | 60 | 2 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | 13 | 8 | — | 15 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 81 | 76 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 133 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 70 | 0 | 155 | 156 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 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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