- Forecast
- Maps
- Live
- Weather State
- Spot Information
Surf Forecasts:

Morro Rock surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
Forecast 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
14.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Morro Rock surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,504 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 17s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 27th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | |
1504 | 1027 | 787 | 495 | 572 | 726 | 832 | 720 | 691 | 362 | 655 | 1132 | 800 | 970 | 1228 | 570 | 711 | 566 | 305 | 254 | 857 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:07AM1.01m | 8:36PM1.62m | 9:56AM1.00m | 9:03PM1.66m | 10:41AM0.99m | 9:30PM1.67m | 11:23AM0.98m | 9:58PM1.68m | 12:04PM0.96m | 10:28PM1.67m | 12:46PM0.94m | 11:00PM1.64m | 1:31PM0.93m | 11:33PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM0.45m | 3:41AM-0.05m | 2:41PM0.53m | 4:16AM-0.12m | 3:10PM0.60m | 4:50AM-0.16m | 3:38PM0.65m | 5:25AM-0.18m | 4:07PM0.69m | 6:00AM-0.17m | 4:36PM0.73m | 6:37AM-0.14m | 5:08PM0.77m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 17 |
12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 |
1504 | 1027 | 787 | 460 | 320 | 726 | 832 | 720 | 691 | 362 | 108 | 500 | 510 | 596 | 778 | 659 | 759 | 206 | 635 | 525 | 345 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 20 | WNW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | SW 23 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 |
297 | 293 | 226 | 495 | 572 | 263 | 124 | 168 | 82 | 111 | 136 | 127 | 103 | 147 | 876 | 196 | 5 | 808 | 21 | 41 | 512 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 23 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | NW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 | NW 10 | S 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 |
2 | 2 | 51 | 213 | 210 | 141 | 145 | 5 | 145 | 36 | 62 | 308 | 65 | 65 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 115 | 11 | 45 | 152 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 199 | 239 | 99 | 655 | 1132 | 800 | 970 | 1228 | 570 | 711 | 566 | 305 | 254 | 857 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 200 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 305 | 200 | 26 | 144 | 170 | 27 | 286 | 129 | 4 | 121 | 123 | 4 | 144 | 144 | 4 |
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











