Morro Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.39° N 120.87° W

Issued: 10 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Morro Rock sea temperature is
12.8° C

1.4°C colder than average for this time of year

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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,210 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Jun 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 11th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 15th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 16th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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 Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
SW
24
0.5
SW
23
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
1
SW
19
1.3
SW
19
1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
480
346
235
200
166
148
146
135
101
68
55
271
268
543
543
738
1210
693
790
790
711
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
0
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
0
N
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
WNW
15
W
5
NNW
10
W
15
W
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:21AM0.98m
7:46PM1.74m
9:25AM1.02m
8:28PM1.88m
10:22AM1.06m
9:13PM1.99m
11:15AM1.09m
10:00PM2.04m
12:07PM1.11m
10:49PM2.03m
12:59PM1.12m
11:39PM1.95m
1:51PM1.15m
00:32AM1.81m
Low Tide
1:12PM0.49m
3:03AM-0.16m
1:59PM0.55m
3:51AM-0.35m
2:48PM0.59m
4:39AM-0.48m
3:37PM0.61m
5:27AM-0.54m
4:28PM0.63m
6:16AM-0.53m
5:23PM0.65m
7:06AM-0.46m
6:22PM0.67m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:17
8:17
8:19
8:19
8:19
8:20
8:20
 mm
Temp °C
22
21
18
21
22
17
22
22
17
22
22
17
22
22
16
23
24
18
23
22
16
Feels °C
22
21
19
21
22
18
21
21
17
21
21
18
21
21
16
21
22
17
21
20
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
S
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
15
0.8
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
S
14
0.8
SSW
13
1
SW
19
1.3
SW
19
1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
480
346
622
631
521
295
361
372
432
427
447
288
449
400
239
738
1210
693
790
790
711
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
16
1.2
S
15
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
WNW
10
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
WNW
10
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SW
21
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
12
Energy kJ
1003
644
235
200
166
148
146
307
229
115
55
152
57
543
543
236
232
229
264
264
151
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
S
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SW
24
0.5
SW
23
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
S
16
0.6
WNW
9
0.2
W
8
0.6
WNW
9
Energy kJ
21
21
40
75
188
333
326
135
101
68
79
271
268
39
37
82
56
6
54
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
Energy kJ
47
81
9
47
55
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
Distance (km)
83
10
0
12
12
0
12
12
0
12
167
0
78
121
26
170
170
0
123
215
26
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
1
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
5
5
5
4
7
5
9
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
6
5
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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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