Morro Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.39° N 120.87° W

Issued: 4 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Morro Rock sea temperature is
14.8° C

Normal 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 18s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
4
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
5
1.8
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
7
1.6
WNW
9
2
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
61
6
33
28
32
50
248
229
149
406
127
69
238
286
389
629
1329
692
627
725
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
10
W
10
W
5
NW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NNW
10
W
20
W
10
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
5
NNE
10
WNW
15
W
5
NW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
W
Wind State
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:48PM1.52m
8:12AM0.90m
7:27PM1.58m
9:20AM0.92m
8:03PM1.62m
10:12AM0.96m
8:37PM1.66m
10:52AM0.98m
9:11PM1.69m
11:27AM1.00m
9:44PM1.72m
11:59AM1.01m
10:18PM1.73m
Low Tide
11:57AM0.48m
2:06AM0.20m
12:44PM0.60m
2:54AM0.07m
1:28PM0.68m
3:34AM-0.03m
2:09PM0.73m
4:10AM-0.10m
2:47PM0.75m
4:43AM-0.15m
3:23PM0.75m
5:16AM-0.17m
3:58PM0.75m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
15
19
19
15
19
20
15
19
20
16
18
18
16
20
20
16
19
19
15
Feels °C
18
18
15
18
17
15
18
19
14
18
18
14
16
14
12
18
18
14
18
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
15
2
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
Energy kJ
382
272
454
992
612
582
697
519
400
325
236
589
464
412
402
389
154
658
692
627
725
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.1
NW
11
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.4
NW
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SW
20
Energy kJ
298
522
268
14
93
32
50
5
149
251
280
9
2
2
27
322
92
188
102
207
186
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
WNW
4
0.1
W
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
S
9
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
19
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
30
29
6
3
13
12
11
11
11
10
2
4
4
2
23
27
85
101
86
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
5
1.8
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
7
2
WNW
9
3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
61
61
33
28
248
229
149
406
127
69
238
286
629
1329
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
3
2
4
2
2
Distance (km)
26
112
144
2
282
144
4
112
144
0
200
170
26
123
245
0
203
144
4
277
144
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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