
Surf Forecasts:
Morro Negrito surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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+) | 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| 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. Let’s have a look at what’s happening for us in this corner of the world over the next couple of weeks.
It’s a bit of a flat and tricky period overall. The first week is really not offering much to get excited about. The waves are tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and the energy is weak to moderate at best, with the combined swell energy wavering between 41 and 123. There’s a lot of onshore wind and rain on the cards, especially in the afternoons, and that’s just going to mess things up. Expect a lot of poor surf conditions and a few windows of ordinary, surfable waves but nothing worth paddling out for. There’s a bit of a gap in any real quality until around the end of the first week.
Now, the one highlight that stands out in this whole 16-day window is the Friday afternoon of the 7th of August through to Saturday morning of the 8th of August. That Friday afternoon, the swell bumps up to a consistent 2ft from the SSW, with a period of 18 seconds – that’s a proper, long-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to a strong 281, which is the punchiest we’ll see. What makes it special is the glassy conditions with the south-southwest wind turning slight. Then heading into Saturday morning, the 8th, we get a glassy calm, 2ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with that energy still sitting at a solid 205. That’s the best on offer. Those windows will be clean and have some shape, but remember, with a period over 15 seconds, this groundswell will be breaking a bit straight at most beach breaks. It will perform best at a reef or point setup.
Morro Negrito is the spot, an advanced reef and point break exposed to the SW. The water is running at 87°F, which is 4° warmer than normal, so very much warmer than usual for this time of year – you won’t need a wetsuit. Crowds can be an issue here, so get your skates on for those clean windows. Expect some company.
Beyond that brief window, the surf drops back into the ordinary category. From the 9th onwards, we’re back to tiny 1ft to 2ft waves with onshore afternoon winds kicking up. The second week looks very similar – small, average wave heights, with most afternoons getting ruined by a risk of thunderstorms and onshore breeze. The mornings offer some glassy or slight air, but the swell just isn't there to make it worth your while. The combined energy stays in the weak to moderate range (116 to 186) for the rest of the run.
So, for a proper paddle, circle the 7th and 8th of August. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
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109 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 36 | 80 | 19 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 21 | 36 | 51 | 81 | 88 | 80 | 204 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 5:44PM3.22m | 6:09AM3.34m | 6:20PM3.18m | 6:43AM3.35m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:53PM0.39m | 12:17PM0.56m | 00:27AM0.44m | 12:54PM0.56m | 1:03AM0.52m | 1:35PM0.58m | 1:42AM0.62m | 2:20PM0.64m | 2:29AM0.74m | 3:14PM0.70m | 3:25AM0.86m | 4:18PM0.75m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | 11 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
109 | 57 | 55 | 33 | 36 | 80 | 16 | 14 | 32 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 51 | 81 | 69 | 68 | 204 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 15 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
3 | 4 | 10 | 55 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 34 | 32 | 15 | 29 | 14 | 21 | 36 | 6 | 8 | 88 | 80 | 64 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 6 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | WSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
11 | 41 | 37 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 19 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 36 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 12 | 70 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 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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