Surf Forecasts:
Morro Rock surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, NW swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NW 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. We're looking at a bit of a slow patch here on the Central Coast for Morro Rock. There's some swell in the water, but the wind and conditions have been giving us trouble for most of the early run. The water temp is sitting at about 60°F, which is a touch cooler than we'd expect for this time of year, so you'll want a decent spring suit.
Things are looking pretty rough from Thursday the 27th right through to the start of September. We've got waves around 4 to 6 feet from the NW, but the wind is almost constantly cross-onshore or onshore, chopping everything up. There's some push, with the combined swell energy reaching 573 on Thursday morning, but it's just not getting clean.
The first real bright spot doesn't show up until the morning of Sunday, September 6th. That's the one to wait for. We've got a clean 6ft NW groundswell rolling in with an 8-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy. That's just what the doctor ordered for Morro Rock. The energy reading is a solid 612, so there's some power behind it. This spot is consistent and fairly exposed, so you can count on crowds when it gets good like this. Mark that morning down.
After that, it's back to the struggle. The week starting September 7th goes back into marginal territory with cross and cross-onshore winds, smaller swell, and energy levels in the 200s and 300s. By mid-September, it's another run of poor conditions, with a few 3 to 4-foot pulses but always chopped. Nothing else in this forecast window really jumps out as a must-surf. For now, it's all about that Sunday morning glass-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 330 | 158 | 476 | 163 | 155 | 515 | 210 | 490 | 529 | 209 | 353 | 140 | 208 | 131 | 73 | 31 | 50 | 8 | 96 | 63 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:01AM1.33m | 10:24PM1.72m | 11:21AM1.40m | 10:58PM1.66m | 11:44AM1.47m | 11:35PM1.55m | 12:09PM1.52m | 00:15AM1.40m | 12:37PM1.57m | 1:03AM1.21m | 1:11PM1.58m | 2:06AM1.02m | 1:54PM1.58m | 3:54AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:21PM0.49m | 5:05AM-0.02m | 4:56PM0.41m | 5:29AM0.06m | 5:34PM0.35m | 5:52AM0.16m | 6:17PM0.31m | 6:17AM0.30m | 7:06PM0.30m | 6:41AM0.45m | 8:07PM0.30m | 7:07AM0.60m | 9:29PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 16 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 30 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | S 12 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSE 14 | WNW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 |
| kJ | 140 | 220 | 191 | 436 | 584 | 223 | 867 | 742 | 223 | 544 | 485 | 394 | 113 | 308 | 73 | 187 | 163 | 202 | 398 | 496 | 771 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 195 | 103 | 149 | 71 | 64 | 877 | 13 | 13 | 838 | 6 | 24 | 81 | 321 | 210 | 150 | 154 | 139 | 61 | 41 | 179 | 223 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 11 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | W 11 | S 9 | — | — | S 9 | W 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 15 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 103 | 38 | 193 | 61 | 35 | 26 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 231 | 14 | 151 | 31 | 50 | 8 | 96 | 59 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | 330 | 158 | 476 | 163 | 155 | 515 | 210 | 490 | 529 | 209 | 353 | 140 | 208 | 131 | — | — | 30 | — | 31 | 63 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 78 | 4 | 121 | 121 | 26 | 123 | 170 | 4 | 144 | 170 | 26 | 112 | 144 | 0 | 112 | 144 | 2 | 112 | 144 | 2 |
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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).
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