Morro Rock surf break

Morro Rock surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 28 May 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
14.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Morro Rock surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,622 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 (May 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 17s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 30th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
2
3
1
0
2
0
0
3
1
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
20
0.9
WNW
18
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
2.2
WNW
11
2.5
NW
10
2
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
1.9
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
490
572
726
832
720
691
362
759
1336
1385
1102
1440
870
378
170
181
395
897
408
1030
743
Wind (km/h)
20
S
10
SSW
5
NE
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
W
5
NW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:56AM1.00m
9:03PM1.66m
10:41AM0.99m
9:30PM1.67m
11:23AM0.98m
9:58PM1.68m
12:04PM0.96m
10:28PM1.67m
12:46PM0.94m
11:00PM1.64m
1:31PM0.93m
11:33PM1.59m
2:22PM0.93m
00:09AM1.52m
Low Tide
2:41PM0.53m
4:16AM-0.12m
3:10PM0.60m
4:50AM-0.16m
3:38PM0.65m
5:25AM-0.18m
4:07PM0.69m
6:00AM-0.17m
4:36PM0.73m
6:37AM-0.14m
5:08PM0.77m
7:17AM-0.10m
5:45PM0.80m
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:14
1
8
1
Temp °C
13
14
13
17
18
14
18
19
15
21
22
17
22
22
15
20
21
16
23
24
20
10
13
13
15
15
11
15
15
11
17
17
14
20
20
14
18
19
15
19
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.5
SSW
14
1.9
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
20
1.8
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.1
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.8
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
1.7
WNW
7
Energy kJ
404
331
726
832
720
691
362
108
562
814
596
705
471
759
808
635
525
353
353
286
286
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
20
0.9
WNW
18
1.2
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SW
23
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
0.2
S
16
1.2
WNW
6
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
Energy kJ
490
572
263
153
149
147
111
136
184
510
147
876
603
19
103
21
41
430
151
183
408
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
15
0.1
S
13
0.8
NW
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
SSW
22
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
213
210
141
145
9
37
36
62
308
103
65
14
196
3
115
11
45
99
19
92
183
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
2.2
WNW
11
2.5
NW
10
2
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
1.9
WNW
8
3
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
232
110
193
759
1336
1385
1102
1440
870
378
170
181
395
897
408
1030
743
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
2
2
4
2
1
4
2
4
4
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
3
Distance (km)
141
30
0
170
170
4
144
153
27
200
121
4
144
144
26
144
123
4
200
126
27
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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