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Morro Rock Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Luis Obispo (23 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Morro Rock surfForecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 PDTForecast 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 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 Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Rock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 352 | 212 | 175 | 258 | 196 | 145 | 164 | 88 | 111 | 266 | 305 | 84 | 75 | 93 | 63 | 87 | 87 | 77 | 78 | 295 | 568 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:41PM 1.16 | 7:36AM 1.49 | 9:08PM 1.27 | 8:30AM 1.52 | 9:34PM 1.37 | 9:16AM 1.51 | 9:58PM 1.45 | 9:57AM 1.46 | 10:22PM 1.51 | 10:36AM 1.38 | 10:45PM 1.55 | 11:14AM 1.28 | 11:08PM 1.57 | 11:52AM 1.16 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:44AM 0.60 | 2:35PM -0.20 | 2:35AM 0.42 | 3:10PM -0.17 | 3:18AM 0.25 | 3:41PM -0.11 | 3:57AM 0.12 | 4:08PM -0.02 | 4:34AM 0.03 | 4:33PM 0.09 | 5:09AM -0.03 | 4:56PM 0.22 | 5:44AM -0.05 | ||||||||||
Fri 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | ||
| Sunset | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 16 | ||
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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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