Morro Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Straight off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough run. The first couple of days are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a bit of swell on the way, but it’s all arriving with onshore wind, which is just gonna mash it up. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year right now, sitting at 59°.

For the first week, forget about it. Wednesday the 29th through to Monday the 5th of August, it’s mostly poor surf conditions. The wind is a constant issue – onshore from the W or WNW, sometimes just a light breeze, but it’s enough to spoil the party. The swell is there, but it’s short period junk, mostly 7-8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (136 to 660). It’s just not gonna shape up. Even the bigger pulses on Thursday morning (6 ft) and Saturday afternoon (6 ft) are getting hammered by that onshore wind. The best we see in this stretch is a marginal call on Sunday the 2nd of August morning, with a 8 ft NW swell and a 9-second period. That’s a decent amount of water (1647 energy), but it’s still onshore, so it’s for the dedicated only.

Then we hit a real lull from the 5th of August onwards. The swell drops right off, down to 2 ft to 3 ft. The wind is still rubbish. There’s a gap of several days where there’s genuinely nothing to recommend. The energy drops to weak levels (129 to 185). Not a great time to be a surfer.

The only real standout in the whole 16-day window, and I mean the only one, is on Sunday the 2nd of August morning. Morro Rock shows a solid 8 ft swell from the NW with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1647. The wind is a light onshore breeze from the W at 6 mph. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’re gonna get. For the experienced crew, that 8 ft could be a fun, heavy wave if the wind doesn’t get too nasty. Beginners should stay well clear of this one – it’s too big. The break is consistent and fairly exposed, so it’ll handle the size. Just be aware, crowds are possible here.

The rest of the run is a write-off. The swell is too small, the period is too short, or the wind is wrong. Unless you’re a kite surfer looking for some strong onshore wind, the paddle surf is looking pretty average. I’d say wait for the next forecast update; things can change.

Stay frothy, but maybe find a different hobby for a bit.

Rusty.

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