Morro Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.39° N 120.87° W

Issued: 4 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Morro Rock sea temperature is
14.4° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Morro Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Morro Rock surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,332 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with WNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Morro Rock this week:

The surf forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Morro Rock in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 19s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 1st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 1st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
7
1.2
NW
8
0.8
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
2.4
NW
8
1.5
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
445
436
394
436
371
290
296
261
222
134
113
76
50
47
187
84
212
631
228
600
976
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NW
10
W
10
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
10
W
15
W
5
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
12:30PM1.03m
10:51PM1.72m
1:03PM1.05m
11:24PM1.67m
1:36PM1.07m
11:58PM1.60m
2:09PM1.10m
00:35AM1.49m
2:44PM1.16m
1:18AM1.34m
3:20PM1.22m
2:12AM1.17m
4:00PM1.31m
3:28AM0.99m
Low Tide
4:34PM0.75m
6:19AM-0.16m
5:11PM0.75m
6:50AM-0.12m
5:52PM0.76m
7:21AM-0.07m
6:40PM0.77m
7:52AM0.02m
7:38PM0.76m
8:24AM0.12m
8:50PM0.73m
8:58AM0.25m
10:18PM0.63m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:21
 mm
Temp °C
17
18
13
16
17
13
16
17
14
18
19
15
19
20
15
19
19
14
21
21
16
Feels °C
16
16
11
14
15
11
14
15
12
17
17
15
18
18
14
18
17
12
19
19
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
1
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1.6
WNW
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
445
436
394
436
371
290
296
246
142
134
397
76
239
186
105
352
273
263
330
226
402
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
8
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
20
Energy kJ
116
319
209
271
268
261
310
146
103
142
113
140
50
214
183
99
99
264
305
280
596
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
S
12
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SSW
19
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.5
S
16
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
S
10
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
170
118
77
26
45
214
22
21
21
132
21
44
149
18
143
42
59
101
67
28
258
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
7
1.2
NW
8
0.8
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
2.4
NW
8
1.5
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
261
222
47
187
84
212
631
228
600
976
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
4
2
2
4
Distance (km)
167
144
35
112
144
0
112
144
4
277
144
0
451
144
0
144
144
4
144
123
27
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
8
5
9
5
4
5
6
9
9
9
7
6
8
7
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Information about the Morro Rock Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Morro Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Morro Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Morro Rock 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 Rock) 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 Rock 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.

Morro Rock is 21 km (13 miles) from Atascadero. If you plan a vacation in San Luis Obispo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Atascadero. Atascadero has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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