Morro Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.39° N 120.87° W

Morro Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Morro Rock sea temperature is
16.6° C
0.0° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 735 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 22nd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 27th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
6
1.7
NW
6
1
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
6
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.8
NW
6
0.6
SW
16
1.8
WNW
7
2.2
NW
7
1.2
WNW
7
2
WNW
7
2.3
NW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
68
149
245
73
164
186
129
127
201
199
145
227
219
165
263
203
290
503
136
374
569
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:20AM0.98m
6:17PM1.42m
9:34AM1.05m
7:18PM1.50m
9:50AM1.10m
8:05PM1.59m
10:06AM1.15m
8:44PM1.66m
10:23AM1.20m
9:19PM1.72m
10:41AM1.26m
9:51PM1.74m
11:01AM1.33m
10:24PM1.72m
Low Tide
11:31AM0.96m
2:18AM0.17m
1:09PM0.93m
2:56AM0.08m
2:02PM0.85m
3:27AM0.01m
2:40PM0.76m
3:54AM-0.04m
3:14PM0.67m
4:19AM-0.06m
3:47PM0.58m
4:42AM-0.05m
4:21PM0.49m
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6:26
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6:28
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Temp °C
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23
18
25
25
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25
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28
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Feels °C
21
22
18
24
23
19
24
24
18
22
22
18
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25
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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.

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