Surf Forecasts:
Morro Rock surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. 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 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Morro Rock.
Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it’s a pretty bleak run for paddling. The surf quality is just not there. We’ve got a decent amount of swell energy coming through, but the wind and the way the waves are breaking are making things a mess. The water is sitting at 59°, which is a bit colder than what we’d normally expect for this time of year. You’ll want a good hood or a thick suit.
The first solid week is a write-off. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s just poor conditions. The swell is there, but it’s all short-period, mushy, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, tearing it apart. You’ll see some decent combined wave energy (up to 656 in the afternoon on Saturday the 1st of August), but with onshore winds at 12 mph, that’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a surfing one. The waves are going to be choppy and blown out, not worth the paddle.
Things don’t really get any better into the second week. From Thursday the 6th of August through to Wednesday the 13th of August, the swell drops off significantly. The heights are tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the energy is weak. On Thursday the 13th, the afternoon shows a bit of a spike with a 3ft swell from the SW and a very long 16-second period, giving a combined energy of 639, but it’s still rated as poor surf. A long-period groundswell like that can be tricky at a spot like Morro Rock, which is a beach-and-reef setup, often breaking too straight.
The absolute best of a bad bunch is the morning of Monday the 3rd of August. It’s the only time we get a "marginal" rating out of the whole forecast. The swell is 5ft from the WNW at 10 seconds, wind is light and onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, meaning it’s clean, but it’s still just marginal. The combined energy is moderate at 502. It’s not a classic, but it’s about the only window where you might find a few workable ones if you’re desperate.
Bottom line: if you live nearby, wait for a better forecast. This is a long, dry spell for Morro Rock.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 232 | 326 | 664 | 187 | 297 | 682 | 220 | 546 | 1086 | 548 | 586 | 612 | 461 | 419 | 339 | 290 | 236 | 161 | 113 | 90 | 120 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:15PM1.20m | 11:12PM1.71m | 12:40PM1.25m | 11:46PM1.62m | 1:06PM1.30m | 00:22AM1.48m | 1:35PM1.35m | 1:05AM1.31m | 2:08PM1.41m | 1:59AM1.11m | 2:48PM1.46m | 3:20AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:07PM0.63m | 6:13AM-0.07m | 5:46PM0.60m | 6:38AM0.01m | 6:30PM0.58m | 7:04AM0.12m | 7:21PM0.56m | 7:30AM0.26m | 8:24PM0.53m | 7:58AM0.41m | 9:46PM0.48m | 8:31AM0.57m | 11:26PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 17 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | S 16 | WNW 8 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 232 | 310 | 270 | 297 | 342 | 270 | 121 | 148 | 465 | 76 | 46 | 612 | 461 | 419 | 339 | 290 | 236 | 161 | 113 | 90 | 120 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 463 | 189 | 360 | 140 | 103 | 199 | 33 | 95 | 76 | 32 | 30 | 68 | 67 | 42 | 38 | 84 | 57 | 99 | 72 | 72 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | — | S 21 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | S 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 |
| kJ | 218 | 144 | 178 | — | 9 | 102 | 96 | 15 | 30 | 52 | 47 | 25 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 9 | 57 | 32 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 326 | 664 | 187 | 297 | 682 | 220 | 546 | 1086 | 548 | 586 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 144 | 4 | 112 | 123 | 4 | 121 | 123 | 4 | 203 | 170 | 0 | 112 | 144 | 0 | 150 | 78 | 0 | 78 | 112 | 0 |
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