Morro Rock surf break

Morro Rock surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 28 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
14.1° 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 2nd May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 2nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 Wed morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
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
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
6
1.4
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
2
WNW
12
2
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
17
0.8
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
472
87
87
517
365
346
191
318
605
605
626
1026
1044
454
280
119
318
647
638
536
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
N
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
W
5
WNW
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SSE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
ENE
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
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
12:37PM0.94m
11:19PM1.57m
1:29PM0.87m
11:48PM1.51m
Low Tide
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
6:08AM-0.13m
4:57PM0.62m
6:47AM-0.08m
5:18PM0.69m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
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7:45
7:46
7:47
7:49
7:50
7:51
7:51
Temp °C
17
17
14
19
18
14
18
19
14
19
19
13
17
17
12
15
15
12
15
16
14
15
13
11
17
14
12
15
15
12
17
17
12
16
15
10
12
12
10
12
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
S
12
0.9
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
NW
18
1.3
WNW
10
0.7
NW
14
0.7
NW
14
1.4
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
2
WNW
12
0.2
S
11
1.3
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
Energy kJ
96
44
47
87
154
365
214
191
318
605
605
626
1026
9
454
280
79
234
647
638
536
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
5
0.3
S
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.6
NW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.7
NW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
NW
18
0.4
WNW
17
0.8
WNW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
11
46
87
38
38
206
33
33
178
17
17
29
31
31
86
82
119
318
156
127
129
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.1
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
42
28
64
21
21
54
31
31
29
8
11
31
8
8
9
51
87
84
30
70
70
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
5
1.3
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
NW
7
1.3
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
6
1.7
NW
10
2
WNW
12
0.6
NW
6
0.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
29
472
44
517
261
346
191
557
1044
23
65
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
112
201
0
112
129
4
144
129
0
112
144
0
12
1293
26
112
144
0
12
352
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
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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