Morro Rock surf break

Morro Rock surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 31 Mar 2026 PDT
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Morro Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Morro Rock sea temperature is
14.1° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 31st Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 2nd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 3rd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.9
WNW
1
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
NW
Period(s) (?)1515141313131271212121111101091010121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)76759388878756463889821615403300245200113105145265171119
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
5
S
5
ESE
10
SW
15
W
10
NW
15
NW
25
NW
15
NE
10
NE
10
WNW
10
NNE
5
N
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
WSW
10
W
0
NW
5
W
15
W
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossoffcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassonglassglassonglassononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:57AM
1.46
10:22PM
1.51
10:36AM
1.38
10:45PM
1.55
11:14AM
1.28
11:08PM
1.57
11:52AM
1.16
11:31PM
1.55
12:32PM
1.04
11:54PM
1.51
1:18PM
0.91
12:21AM
1.44
2:23PM
0.79
12:51AM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:08PM
-0.02
4:34AM
0.03
4:33PM
0.09
5:09AM
-0.03
4:56PM
0.22
5:44AM
-0.05
5:17PM
0.34
6:20AM
-0.03
5:37PM
0.46
7:01AM
0.03
5:53PM
0.57
7:49AM
0.10
6:01PM
0.67
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:52--6:50--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--
Sunset-7:22--7:23--7:24--7:25--7:27--7:27--7:28-
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171715161713151713171916212116181812161712
Feels °C (?)17161515151211129131613191815171611151511
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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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