Morro Rock surf break

Morro Rock surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 PDT
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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 slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) 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 0.5m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 2nd May)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 2nd May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
NW
16
1.1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
2.2
NW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
3
NW
12
1.9
WNW
12
2.1
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
154
236
201
175
162
96
93
87
148
190
206
232
269
237
1299
802
843
2039
1010
1142
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
5
N
10
W
20
WNW
5
NNE
5
NW
15
WNW
10
N
5
SSE
10
WNW
5
W
5
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
25
WNW
10
NNW
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:25PM1.40m
8:19AM1.26m
8:51PM1.49m
9:08AM1.23m
9:16PM1.56m
9:52AM1.19m
9:40PM1.61m
10:33AM1.13m
10:03PM1.63m
11:13AM1.07m
10:26PM1.63m
11:54AM1.01m
10:52PM1.61m
Low Tide
1:51PM-0.01m
2:29AM0.28m
2:27PM0.07m
3:12AM0.12m
2:57PM0.16m
3:49AM-0.00m
3:25PM0.27m
4:24AM-0.09m
3:49PM0.37m
4:58AM-0.14m
4:12PM0.46m
5:32AM-0.15m
4:35PM0.54m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
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6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
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7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:47
7:49
7:50
1
Temp °C
14
15
12
14
15
12
18
19
14
19
18
14
16
17
12
16
16
12
15
15
11
12
12
9
11
11
8
16
17
11
17
17
12
15
14
10
14
13
10
13
11
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
NW
18
0.6
NW
16
0.7
NW
14
0.7
NW
14
0.8
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
1.7
WNW
12
2
WNW
12
0.2
S
11
1.6
WNW
12
Energy kJ
48
154
236
201
175
162
96
93
21
148
154
206
214
191
219
680
17
843
1044
9
646
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
16
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
11
0.7
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
S
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.7
WNW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
146
46
45
11
21
23
10
44
87
38
38
99
54
33
29
17
11
29
31
31
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.3
W
13
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.1
SW
15
0.2
WNW
20
Energy kJ
46
31
34
22
31
21
42
46
64
21
21
54
31
31
8
8
8
31
9
8
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
4
1.1
NW
5
0.7
WNW
5
1.1
NW
5
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
2.2
NW
12
1.7
WNW
12
3
NW
12
1.9
WNW
12
2.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
9
23
17
17
60
24
51
190
45
232
269
237
1299
802
2039
1010
1142
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
4
1
2
3
Distance (km)
49
1469
4
144
451
0
4
201
4
0
203
0
26
166
26
277
123
103
144
170
4
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
5
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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