Surf Forecasts:
Morro Rock surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with 898 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got.
Honestly, it’s a pretty quiet stretch. The first surf we see is on July 18th, but it’s a dud. A 0.8m swell from the WNW, with a 16-second period, but the wind is onshore at 15 km/h from the same direction. The water is 59°F, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year. The energy is solid (576), but the conditions are just poor. Not worth paddling out.
The next blip is July 24th (Friday morning). A 0.8m swell from the SW with a very long 24-second period. The wind is light at 10 km/h from the WNW, but it’s onshore, so it’s not clean. The energy is moderate (734), but it’s still a marginal surf. The same setup continues into the afternoon, but the wind picks up.
The most promising day is July 28th (Tuesday morning). The swell is 1.2m from the SW with a 17-second period, giving us a strong 1078 energy reading. The wind is light at 10 km/h from the WNW, but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect. It’s the best energy we see by far, but it’s still a marginal forecast. The spot is Morro Rock, which is fairly exposed to the NW and consistent, but crowds are sometimes a factor.
Most of the other days are a washout. You’ll see tiny 0.3m to 1.0m swells with weak energy readings (54, 68, 89) and messy onshore winds. There’s a big gap from the 18th to the 24th with nothing good, and then another gap from the 24th to the 28th.
If you’re a beginner, the 1.2m swell on the 28th is rideable, but the cross-onshore wind won’t help. The water is a bit colder than average, but it’s not a shocker. The 28th is your best shot, but it’s a long way off and not a sure thing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | WNW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 13 | NW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 12 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 291 | 284 | 358 | 439 | 99 | 0 | 358 | 115 | 61 | 57 | 72 | 30 | 52 | 164 | 34 | 141 | 287 | 661 | 444 | 671 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:35PM1.39m | 2:02AM1.33m | 3:20PM1.41m | 3:08AM1.09m | 4:09PM1.43m | 4:41AM0.90m | 5:01PM1.45m | 6:51AM0.84m | 5:57PM1.48m | 8:41AM0.89m | 6:50PM1.52m | 9:40AM0.96m | 7:39PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.55m | 8:34AM0.18m | 9:37PM0.54m | 9:12AM0.38m | 11:08PM0.49m | 9:53AM0.56m | 00:39AM0.38m | 10:46AM0.71m | 1:50AM0.25m | 11:56AM0.81m | 2:41AM0.12m | 1:06PM0.85m | 3:21AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | SW 24 | S 12 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 291 | 71 | 358 | 439 | 285 | 151 | 273 | 392 | 550 | 565 | 532 | 411 | 384 | 82 | 299 | 204 | 125 | 661 | 196 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | S 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 17 | WNW 5 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | S 13 |
| kJ | 260 | 284 | 215 | 171 | 99 | 314 | 358 | 192 | 94 | 147 | 42 | 54 | 33 | 389 | 53 | 85 | 198 | 161 | 444 | 395 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | S 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 4 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 7 | NW 12 | SW 26 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 22 |
| kJ | 45 | 124 | 61 | 186 | 268 | 167 | 118 | 11 | 58 | 57 | 92 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 34 | 171 | 46 | 151 | 96 | 671 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 25 | 152 | 50 | 42 | 27 | — | 90 | 115 | 61 | 32 | 72 | 24 | 52 | 164 | 34 | 141 | 287 | 73 | 145 | 323 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 4 | 203 | 144 | 0 | 112 | 170 | 0 | 144 | 170 | 0 | 200 | 170 | 0 | 144 | 170 | 4 | 215 | 123 | 0 |
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