Surf Forecasts:
Morro Rock surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,266 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 (Jul 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Morro Rock. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got a few windows that might get your hopes up.
The first few days are pretty grim. Tuesday 21st through Wednesday 22nd have nothing worth paddling for – the ocean is flat or just messy with small wind ripples. Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th see some swell show up, but the wind is a persistent cross-onshore, making it choppy and uninviting. The combined energy on Friday morning is a moderate 810, but it’s still only rated as marginal with a light cross-onshore breeze. That’s not a goer for me.
We hit a bit of a lull in real quality until we get to the end of the month. The period from Saturday 25th July right through to Thursday 30th July is a mix of poor and marginal conditions with cross-onshore or onshore winds. The swell energy is there – you’ll see numbers like 952 and 962 – but the wind is just ruining it. There’s a small window on Wednesday 30th July morning with a 4ft swell from the WNW at 9 seconds, but the light cross-onshore keeps it poor. Not worth the drive.
Now, the standout is a bit of a long-range promise. On Monday 3rd August, we’ve got a morning session that looks interesting. The swell is 6ft from the WNW with a period of 11 seconds, giving a strong combined energy of 778. The wind is light and onshore from the WSW, which is a bit of a drag, but it’s the best we’ve seen. It’s marginal, but that’s the pick of the bunch. If you’re an expert, the swell size is manageable, but it’s not beginner-friendly at that size. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Crowds at Morro Rock can be a hassle sometimes, so keep that in mind if you’re heading out.
Overall, the second week is a bit of a tease. The forecast gets less certain as we go further out, but that 3rd August window is the one to pencil in. For the rest of the run, it’s mostly poor surf with onshore winds – might be better for a kite session than a paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | SW 24 | WNW 7 | SW 22 | WNW 7 | SW 21 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 30 | 0 | 91 | 67 | 330 | 566 | 661 | 444 | 671 | 132 | 646 | 558 | 158 | 363 | 831 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:41AM0.90m | 5:01PM1.45m | 6:51AM0.84m | 5:57PM1.48m | 8:41AM0.89m | 6:50PM1.52m | 9:40AM0.96m | 7:39PM1.58m | 10:15AM1.01m | 8:21PM1.64m | 10:42AM1.05m | 8:59PM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:01PM0.84m | 3:55AM-0.05m | 2:44PM0.80m | 4:26AM-0.10m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 13 | WNW 7 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 392 | 269 | 585 | 258 | 128 | 117 | 389 | 308 | 293 | 180 | 247 | 321 | 249 | 314 | 232 | 217 | 657 | 578 | 294 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | S 13 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 123 | 136 | 125 | 439 | 411 | 384 | 91 | 217 | 204 | 276 | 661 | 444 | 417 | 799 | 646 | 872 | 186 | 86 | 547 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 17 | S 17 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | NW 12 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | SW 22 | W 11 | — | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 63 | 333 | 147 | 33 | 30 | 50 | 149 | 34 | 171 | 154 | 98 | 129 | 671 | 2 | — | 254 | 55 | 66 | 143 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 67 | 330 | 566 | 149 | 403 | 614 | 132 | 306 | 558 | 158 | 363 | 831 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 81 | 49 | 2 | 227 | 215 | 4 | 121 | 170 | 4 | 121 | 123 | 4 | 114 | 123 | 4 | 114 | 129 | 4 |
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