Morro Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Alright, so the honest truth is, we’re staring down a pretty bleak stretch for any decent waves. The first real chance of anything resembling a surfable wave doesn’t kick in until the morning of August 2nd. That’s a solid two-day gap there with just poor, flat conditions. The main problem is that the wind is mostly onshore, and the swell energy is just struggling to find its feet.

The Best of a Tough Bunch

The standout window, if you can call it that, is the morning of August 2nd (Sunday) . We’ll see a pulse of fresh swell roll in from the NW at around 8 ft, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy will be pumping at a strong 1306, which is a decent amount of power. However, there’s a big caveat. The wind is onshore from the West at 6 mph, which will mess with the surface. It’s a bit lumpy, but it’s the biggest surf we’ve got. At 8 ft, this is getting into expert territory, so beginners should stay well clear.

The other session that might offer a little something is the morning of August 10th (Monday) . The swell drops back to 5 ft from the WNW, period at 10 seconds, and the energy is a moderate 441. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SW at 6 mph, which is actually a bit friendlier than the full onshore stuff. It’s marginal, but it’s the next best option in a very quiet period.

The Rest of the Run

After that 2nd of August spike, the waves just fade away. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th are all poor, with the swell dropping under 3 ft by the 5th. That small, weak, onshore slop is just not worth paddling out for. The combined energy drops to triple digits, and on the 8th it even hits a weak 48. The water is sitting at 59°, which feels a bit colder than normal for this time of year, about 3° off the mark, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit if you even bother. The 12th through the 16th are a write-off; small, weak, and mostly cross-on winds. The 16th sees a small bump to 6 ft, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a close-out mess with onshore wind.

Honestly, this is a tough run. For the size and the wind, Morro Rock looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for most of this period. Just keep your eyes on the forecasts; things can change.

Rusty, signing off.

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