Morro Rock Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.39° N 120.87° W

Issued: 4 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Morro Rock sea temperature is
14.9° C

Normal for this time of year

Morro Rock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Morro Rock surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,562 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period with NW 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 (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Morro Rock in the next 16 days are 3.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 19s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 8th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
3
2
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
5
1.6
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
1.6
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.9
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.6
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
105
51
67
160
192
117
415
727
249
645
1151
500
933
1214
628
339
297
249
190
322
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
10
W
5
SE
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:20PM1.22m
2:12AM1.17m
4:00PM1.31m
3:28AM0.99m
4:44PM1.41m
5:16AM0.87m
5:33PM1.53m
7:11AM0.86m
6:26PM1.67m
8:37AM0.92m
7:19PM1.81m
9:38AM1.01m
8:12PM1.94m
Low Tide
8:24AM0.12m
8:50PM0.73m
8:58AM0.25m
10:18PM0.63m
9:37AM0.39m
11:49PM0.47m
10:25AM0.52m
1:05AM0.25m
11:25AM0.63m
2:06AM0.02m
12:33PM0.70m
2:58AM-0.19m
1:39PM0.71m
3:46AM-0.36m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:22
8:21
8:21
8:21
8:21
8:20
8:20
 mm
Temp °C
19
20
15
19
19
14
20
21
16
24
24
20
25
25
19
23
23
17
22
23
18
Feels °C
18
18
14
17
16
12
18
18
14
21
20
18
22
22
17
22
22
17
22
23
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.6
WNW
7
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
2
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
9
0.6
SW
14
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
8
Energy kJ
352
273
264
407
326
596
876
603
263
559
545
512
318
402
560
344
169
297
249
190
161
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
15
1
SSW
18
0.5
S
19
0.5
S
19
1
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
99
99
101
305
280
322
85
191
596
190
192
545
322
475
382
208
334
309
259
277
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
NW
8
0.4
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
11
0.7
SSW
15
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
20
0.2
S
20
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
42
59
32
67
48
94
4
21
188
2
9
30
30
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
5
1.6
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
1.6
WNW
7
2.4
WNW
8
3
NW
8
1.9
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.1
NW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.6
NW
8
Energy kJ
58
105
51
66
160
192
117
415
727
249
645
1151
500
933
1214
628
339
322
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
2
3
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
170
144
26
144
170
26
144
170
4
144
143
27
114
115
33
203
112
0
12
286
0
Best forecast wave conditions in San Luis Obispo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
2
3
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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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