Morro Rock surf break

Morro Rock surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 08 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
13.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 Friday (May 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 18s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
760
188
355
649
250
242
416
325
379
340
325
275
222
274
190
437
331
540
116
77
275
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
5
SE
5
SSW
10
SSW
0
W
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
20
WNW
10
N
10
NNW
20
WNW
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:28AM1.14m
7:00PM1.06m
5:03AM1.09m
7:16PM1.17m
6:23AM1.09m
7:36PM1.30m
7:29AM1.11m
8:00PM1.46m
8:27AM1.14m
8:28PM1.61m
9:22AM1.15m
8:59PM1.76m
10:15AM1.15m
Low Tide
10:03PM0.91m
11:29AM0.13m
11:57PM0.80m
12:15PM0.14m
1:00AM0.61m
12:54PM0.17m
1:48AM0.39m
1:30PM0.21m
2:31AM0.15m
2:05PM0.26m
3:14AM-0.08m
2:40PM0.33m
3:57AM-0.27m
3:17PM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:59
7:59
8:00
Temp °C
15
21
21
16
21
21
15
22
22
18
19
18
14
18
18
14
17
17
13
20
21
13
18
18
14
20
20
15
21
21
17
17
16
14
16
17
14
15
14
10
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
16
1.4
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
16
1
WNW
6
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
345
152
169
220
175
180
416
325
379
340
325
275
222
274
190
437
331
452
82
387
381
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
15
0.5
WNW
14
0.9
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.9
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
18
Energy kJ
124
87
120
506
249
352
298
402
402
252
305
305
236
207
158
237
457
8
402
77
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
20
0.8
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
65
89
221
108
81
142
39
11
12
33
10
31
26
66
141
116
8
116
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
NW
8
1.3
WNW
7
1.9
WNW
7
2.3
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
7
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
S
3
1.5
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
6
Energy kJ
760
188
355
649
250
242
2
2
540
70
275
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
3
4
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
Distance (km)
4
203
123
4
112
112
0
12
12
0
10
10
0
10
12
0
144
200
4
4
129
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
6
6
5
5
6
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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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