Surf Forecasts:
Morro Rock surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 897 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Morro Rock.
Right now, and for the next week or so, it’s going to be a tough stretch. The surf is around, but the conditions are just not cooperating. Most of this period is plagued by cross-onshore winds, making it choppy and messy. The water temp is sitting at 59.9°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The main spot we’ve got is Morro Rock. It’s a consistent beginner-friendly break, but the wind direction is just killing the quality here. The swell is coming from the WNW, but the wind is often on it or cross-onshore. It’s not really a surfer’s forecast right now.
The real stand-out moment looks like the morning of Thursday, July 30th. The swell is from the NW at 6.2 ft with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light, going offshore from the WSW. Combined wave energy is strong at (734). This is the cleanest window in the whole forecast, but even then, the surf report calls it “marginal” with questionable tide conditions. It’s not a grommet’s day with that size; it could be a bit tricky.
After that, it fades out again. There’s a bigger pulse on the morning of Sunday, August 2nd, with a 6.9 ft NW swell and very strong energy at (1202), but the wind is onshore from the WNW, so it’s going to be blown out. Way too big and messy for a good time.
Truth be told, there’s no day in this 16-day window that screams “get in the water.” The early days are just poor, and the longer-range stuff is either blown out or just small and weak. For an area that is usually pretty consistent, this is a proper dry spell. Sometimes you just have to wait for the next weather change. Hang in there.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 21 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 640 | 543 | 125 | 384 | 529 | 138 | 463 | 598 | 204 | 568 | 765 | 215 | 337 | 327 | 479 | 363 | 292 | 188 | 274 | 405 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:21PM1.64m | 10:42AM1.05m | 8:59PM1.70m | 11:05AM1.09m | 9:34PM1.75m | 11:28AM1.12m | 10:07PM1.77m | 11:51AM1.16m | 10:39PM1.76m | 12:15PM1.20m | 11:12PM1.71m | 12:40PM1.25m | 11:46PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:01PM0.84m | 3:55AM-0.05m | 2:44PM0.80m | 4:26AM-0.10m | 3:21PM0.76m | 4:54AM-0.13m | 3:56PM0.71m | 5:21AM-0.14m | 4:31PM0.66m | 5:47AM-0.12m | 5:07PM0.63m | 6:13AM-0.07m | 5:46PM0.60m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 14 | WNW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 640 | 186 | 863 | 760 | 186 | 1068 | 963 | 197 | 943 | 798 | 302 | 627 | 620 | 327 | 255 | 346 | 292 | 703 | 881 | 769 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 18 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 103 | 872 | 46 | 41 | 719 | 37 | 28 | 780 | 2 | 194 | 667 | 155 | 120 | 421 | 463 | 165 | 672 | 140 | 102 | 208 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 10 | NW 10 | SSE 11 | SW 22 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | S 18 | SSE 18 | S 20 | SSE 15 | S 18 | SW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | 14 | 31 | 4 | 11 | 118 | 9 | 9 | 37 | 6 | 31 | 119 | 88 | 155 | 255 | 234 | 144 | 104 | — | — | 53 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 353 | 543 | 125 | 384 | 529 | 138 | 463 | 598 | 204 | 568 | 765 | 215 | 337 | — | 479 | 363 | — | 188 | 274 | 405 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 123 | 4 | 121 | 123 | 4 | 121 | 123 | 4 | 114 | 123 | 4 | 112 | 144 | 0 | 30 | 144 | 0 | 112 | 144 | 4 |
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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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