Morro Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Morro Rock’s got cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s gonna be a tough stretch. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at a long, dry gap from Friday the 24th of July all the way through to the end of July with nothing really worth paddling out for. The wind is a constant problem, mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and it’s just messing up any chance of a clean wave. The swell is a mix of short-period windswell, mostly from the WNW, and the energy is weak to moderate (values between 148 and 877).

Now, there is a little glimmer of hope. The standout window here is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The swell is coming from the NW with a period of 10 seconds, pushing in at 7ft. That’s a solid, long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is pumping at a strong 1374. That’s the kind of energy that gets the place moving. It’s a bit solid for the beginners, but it’s got some real push. The wind is light and onshore, which is a huge bonus – it’ll keep things glassy and clean. Just remember, a long-period swell like this can sometimes break a bit straight on a beach break, but with the right bank, Morro Rock could be absolutely firing.

After that, Monday the 3rd of August morning is a decent backup. The swell drops back to 5ft from the WNW, but the period is still a solid 10 seconds, and the winds are light onshore, so it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate (386), but it’s a far cry from that Sunday morning peak.

For the rest of the first week in August, it’s back to the same old story: small, choppy, and not worth getting excited about. The winds stay onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is weak and inconsistent.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout. The only real, genuine standout is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. That’s your best shot at a proper session. The water temp is about 60°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so not a shock to the system.

A couple of things to note: Morro Rock is a consistent break, but it gets crowded sometimes, so expect some company on that Sunday morning. Also, the optimum swell direction is from the NW, and that Sunday morning is exactly that, so the setup is perfect.

Stay patient, and keep your eyes on that Sunday the 2nd.

Rusty.

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