Morro Rock surf break

Morro Rock surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 27 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, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, WNW 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, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s 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 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 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
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 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
3
1
0
1
0
0
3
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
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
7
2.5
NW
8
2.2
NW
9
2.1
WNW
11
2.5
NW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
2.4
NW
8
1.4
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.8
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1125
787
495
572
726
832
720
691
362
701
1024
836
970
1363
581
648
664
232
645
1078
372
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
S
20
S
10
SSW
5
ENE
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
on
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
8:36PM1.62m
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
Low Tide
2:10PM0.45m
3:41AM-0.05m
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
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
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>
8:08
8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:14
4
9
1
Temp °C
15
13
13
13
13
17
18
15
19
19
16
20
22
17
22
21
15
21
21
17
24
12
11
10
11
12
15
15
13
16
15
12
17
18
14
20
18
13
19
18
15
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
11
1.4
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
1.8
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
20
1.8
WNW
11
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.4
WNW
7
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.9
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
1125
787
460
314
726
832
720
691
362
108
443
801
596
705
603
759
192
635
525
430
353
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
20
0.9
WNW
18
1.1
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
0.7
SSW
15
0.1
S
16
1.1
SSW
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
20
Energy kJ
293
226
495
572
250
153
149
147
111
136
180
510
147
876
196
5
692
21
41
430
151
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
23
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
13
0.8
NW
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.2
SSE
14
Energy kJ
2
51
213
210
141
145
12
37
36
62
308
103
66
5
5
3
113
11
45
99
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
2.2
NW
9
2.1
WNW
11
2.5
NW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
2.4
NW
8
1.4
WNW
8
2.4
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
199
107
142
701
1024
836
970
1363
581
648
664
232
645
1078
372
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
3
3
2
2
4
2
1
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
2
4
2
Distance (km)
200
0
149
2
0
305
170
4
144
153
27
200
129
4
144
123
26
170
123
27
170
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)
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
2
4
4
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
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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