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Morro Rock Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Luis Obispo (23 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Morro Rock surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Morro Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Morro Rock sea temperature is
12.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Sunday (May 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 17s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 24th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 27th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | WNW 7 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 19 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 8 | |
120 | 100 | 86 | 83 | 56 | 208 | 180 | 212 | 142 | 913 | 647 | 1405 | 1447 | 1462 | 822 | 623 | 771 | 843 | 730 | 638 | 362 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.30m | 5:43AM1.13m | 7:04PM1.40m | 7:02AM1.07m | 7:38PM1.50m | 8:09AM1.03m | 8:08PM1.57m | 9:07AM1.01m | 8:36PM1.62m | 9:56AM1.00m | 9:03PM1.66m | 10:41AM0.99m | 9:30PM1.67m | 11:23AM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:18AM0.57m | 12:14PM0.12m | 1:26AM0.38m | 12:58PM0.23m | 2:19AM0.21m | 1:37PM0.34m | 3:03AM0.06m | 2:10PM0.45m | 3:41AM-0.05m | 2:41PM0.53m | 4:16AM-0.12m | 3:10PM0.60m | 4:50AM-0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 |
 | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | 8:10 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 20 |
14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
 kJ | 120 | 258 | 245 | 217 | 214 | 550 | 563 | 561 | 463 | 546 | 647 | 1405 | 293 | 1462 | 822 | 520 | 302 | 843 | 730 | 638 | 362 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 19 | WNW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 258 | 100 | 86 | 83 | 56 | 208 | 180 | 212 | 142 | 7 | 411 | 297 | 2 | 226 | 213 | 623 | 771 | 217 | 172 | 194 | 111 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NW 16 | — | S 9 | S 10 | — | WNW 23 | WNW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 43 | 42 | 21 | 197 | 176 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 41 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 52 | 356 | 145 | 141 | 105 | 149 | 145 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | 92 | 18 | 90 | 913 | 538 | — | 1447 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 388 | 336 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 0 | 167 | 144 | 2 | 144 | 451 | 4 | 123 | 201 | 4 | 144 | 200 | 26 | 167 | 144 | 0 | 282 | 203 | 0 | 200 |
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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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