Morro Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.39° N 120.87° W

Issued: 4 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Morro Rock sea temperature is
14.8° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,539 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. 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 19s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Morro Rock over the next 16 days. I’ll be straight with you – there’s nothing worth paddling out for. This spot is usually a consistent beginner wave, but the whole window is a write-off. Water temp is sitting at about 59°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
2
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
1.6
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.8
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
7
1.6
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
96
145
114
384
727
263
811
1060
455
861
1539
823
439
300
192
153
148
338
222
193
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
5
NNW
10
SW
10
W
10
SE
5
WSW
10
W
5
ESE
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:00PM1.31m
3:28AM0.99m
4:44PM1.41m
5:16AM0.87m
5:33PM1.53m
7:11AM0.86m
6:26PM1.67m
8:37AM0.92m
7:19PM1.81m
9:38AM1.01m
8:12PM1.94m
10:26AM1.08m
9:04PM2.03m
Low Tide
8:58AM0.25m
10:18PM0.63m
9:37AM0.39m
11:49PM0.47m
10:25AM0.52m
1:05AM0.25m
11:25AM0.63m
2:06AM0.02m
12:33PM0.70m
2:58AM-0.19m
1:39PM0.71m
3:46AM-0.36m
2:39PM0.69m
4:32AM-0.46m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:21
8:21
8:21
8:21
8:20
8:20
8:20
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
14
20
21
16
24
24
20
25
25
17
21
22
16
21
22
17
22
22
17
Feels °C
17
16
12
18
18
14
21
20
17
22
22
15
21
21
15
21
21
17
22
22
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.6
WNW
7
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.9
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
2.2
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
1.6
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
7
Energy kJ
407
326
596
876
603
263
559
545
454
318
481
692
426
344
300
192
326
148
177
297
193
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
0.5
S
19
0.5
S
19
1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.1
S
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.2
S
20
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.2
W
18
0.7
S
14
Energy kJ
305
280
322
85
191
596
190
192
545
322
475
382
2
334
309
30
277
297
25
179
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
20
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
16
0.3
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
67
96
94
4
21
188
9
9
30
2
5
55
25
102
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
1.6
WNW
7
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.8
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.3
NW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
103
80
145
114
384
727
263
811
1060
455
861
1539
823
439
153
338
222
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
3
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
144
200
26
144
170
4
144
170
27
144
115
27
30
144
0
13
135
0
10
112
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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