Morro Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.39° N 120.87° W

Issued: 10 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Morro Rock sea temperature is
14.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with NW 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 25th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
4
1
0
3
0
0
3
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
2
NW
7
1.3
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
6
1
WNW
4
1.8
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
7
1.7
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
2.4
NW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
41
61
384
154
332
69
35
222
286
416
486
1279
627
615
951
537
520
1192
601
590
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
W
15
W
5
ESE
10
W
20
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
5
NNE
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
W
10
WNW
10
W
20
W
Wind State
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
9:20AM0.92m
8:03PM1.62m
10:12AM0.96m
8:37PM1.66m
10:52AM0.98m
9:11PM1.69m
11:27AM1.00m
9:44PM1.72m
11:59AM1.01m
10:18PM1.73m
12:30PM1.03m
10:51PM1.72m
1:03PM1.05m
Low Tide
2:54AM0.07m
1:28PM0.68m
3:34AM-0.03m
2:09PM0.73m
4:10AM-0.10m
2:47PM0.75m
4:43AM-0.15m
3:23PM0.75m
5:16AM-0.17m
3:58PM0.75m
5:47AM-0.18m
4:34PM0.75m
6:19AM-0.16m
5:11PM0.75m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
<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
8:22
8:22
 mm
Temp °C
13
18
18
14
19
20
16
18
18
14
18
19
16
19
19
14
16
16
13
16
16
Feels °C
12
17
16
13
18
18
15
16
14
10
15
15
14
18
17
13
14
13
11
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
7
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.7
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
2
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
Energy kJ
582
697
519
163
325
236
395
464
417
402
416
245
672
627
615
603
537
520
674
601
590
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
1
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.4
NW
11
0.9
SSW
16
0.3
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SW
20
0.5
SSW
14
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
46
11
11
400
251
280
149
2
2
29
397
23
188
138
204
186
116
319
209
234
232
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SSW
20
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
14
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
24
0.3
SSW
17
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
12
5
5
149
10
2
9
4
2
11
59
27
85
101
103
136
118
77
42
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
7
0.5
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
2
NW
7
1.3
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
6
1
WNW
4
1.8
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
9
2.2
WNW
10
2.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
38
41
61
384
154
332
69
35
222
286
486
1279
951
1192
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
4
4
2
3
3
2
4
1
2
Distance (km)
26
112
144
0
200
170
26
123
768
0
144
170
0
112
144
4
282
144
26
286
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Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
8
5
6
6
5
7
5
5
9
6
6
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
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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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