Morro Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.39° N 120.87° W

Morro Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Morro Rock sea temperature is
17.6°C
0.9° 

Morro Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Morro Rock surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 606 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) 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 0.8m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 21st Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 20th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NW
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
NW
9
1
WNW
8
0.5
SW
16
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
1.7
NW
7
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
2.1
NW
7
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
2.1
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
751
273
363
128
122
116
84
56
150
151
303
303
261
255
375
440
379
379
478
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
SW
10
W
5
WNW
10
SW
10
W
5
N
5
W
15
WNW
5
N
10
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
High Tide
1:20AM1.12m
12:57PM1.55m
2:25AM0.95m
1:31PM1.46m
4:55AM0.86m
2:18PM1.37m
3:44PM1.30m
9:06AM1.06m
5:34PM1.31m
8:57AM1.12m
6:48PM1.39m
Low Tide
6:30AM0.59m
8:09PM0.30m
6:45AM0.74m
9:24PM0.36m
6:17AM0.85m
11:10PM0.37m
00:41AM0.30m
11:38AM1.03m
1:36AM0.21m
1:07PM0.94m
2:13AM0.13m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:45
6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:09
7:08
7:07
7:06
7:05
7:02
 mm
Temp °C
20
20
20
14
17
18
14
19
20
16
23
23
18
24
23
17
20
20
15
Feels °C
18
20
19
14
16
17
13
18
18
15
22
20
16
22
20
16
19
18
14
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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.

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