Surf Forecasts:
Morro Rock surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 782 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next 16 days for the Central Coast. It’s a quiet stretch, with no real bangers on the horizon.
We start on Sunday, August 2nd. Morro Rock is the only spot with any juice. The morning has a 2.2m NW swell, 9-second period, with 1236 (moderate-strong) energy. The wind is light offshore from the west, so it’s glassy. The water is 60°, a bit colder than usual. But the wave comment says it’s marginal, and the tide might be a factor. This is the best wave of the run, but it’s a short window. By afternoon, the wind picks up to 15 km/h onshore, the swell drops to 1.6m, and it’s junk.
Monday, August 3rd is nothing special. Morning has a 1.5m WNW swell with cross-onshore wind at 5 km/h, creating small ripples. Energy is 427 (moderate). The afternoon is a dead loss.
Tuesday, August 4th through Thursday, August 6th sees the swell fade to under 1.0m, with onshore winds and poor conditions. Energy is low (100-200 range, weak).
Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th are flat, with swell under 0.8m and energy down to 71 (very weak). Wind is cross or cross-onshore.
Sunday, August 9th offers a shot. The afternoon has a 1.8m NW swell, 10-second period, with 1048 (moderate-strong) energy. The wind is light onshore. Still, it’s a marginal call, probably tide-dependent.
From Monday, August 10th onward, the swell sticks around 1.3m to 1.4m, but the wind is always onshore or cross-onshore. Energy is in the 360-537 range (moderate), but it’s never clean. Crowds at Morro Rock are “sometimes,” so you might see a few heads.
Thursday, August 13th has a 0.6m SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period and 446 (moderate) energy. The period is long, but the swell is tiny. Light cross-onshore wind creates small ripples.
The final days from Friday, August 14th through Monday, August 17th are flat. All swells are under 0.7m, periods are long (15-17 seconds), but with no height, it’s a complete washout. Energy is below 260 (weak).
So, the only real chance is Sunday morning, August 2nd at Morro Rock, with that 2.2m NW swell and light offshore wind. But it’s a marginal setup, and the rest of the run is a bust.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 703 | 424 | 452 | 427 | 346 | 231 | 158 | 154 | 99 | 76 | 72 | 81 | 71 | 83 | 61 | 84 | 82 | 84 | 47 | 84 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:35PM1.35m | 1:05AM1.31m | 2:08PM1.41m | 1:59AM1.11m | 2:48PM1.46m | 3:20AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.51m | 5:39AM0.82m | 4:47PM1.58m | 7:57AM0.88m | 6:01PM1.67m | 8:59AM0.99m | 7:09PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.56m | 7:30AM0.26m | 8:24PM0.53m | 7:58AM0.41m | 9:46PM0.48m | 8:31AM0.57m | 11:26PM0.36m | 9:18AM0.72m | 00:54AM0.18m | 10:49AM0.82m | 1:59AM-0.02m | 12:31PM0.84m | 2:51AM-0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 398 | 70 | 452 | 427 | 346 | 231 | 158 | 154 | 80 | 76 | 56 | 81 | 71 | 83 | 40 | 210 | 289 | 267 | 47 | 208 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 95 | 50 | 68 | 67 | 42 | 38 | 82 | 78 | 99 | 71 | 72 | 51 | 61 | 75 | 124 | 84 | 82 | 20 | 348 | 56 | 366 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 20 | S 12 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 55 | 14 | 45 | 25 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 9 | 31 | 19 | 54 | 75 | 25 | 61 | 40 | 9 | 84 | 35 | 14 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 703 | 424 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | — | — | 28 | — | — | 84 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 170 | 144 | 0 | 144 | 144 | 0 | 78 | 167 | 0 | 112 | 451 | 0 | 112 | 144 | 0 | 30 | 144 | 0 | 49 | 144 | 0 |
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