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Morro Beach Surf Forecast

Orange County, California

Morro Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
15.85s
Wind
2mph
ESE / Gusts 2mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 16sSSW
Secondary
0.6ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 3sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SSW
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Morro Beach in Orange County offers accessible sandy bottom waves that roll in with a northeast-facing exposure, making it ideal for learning and improving fundamentals. The beach break produces forgiving, peeling waves that work best during southern hemisphere swells combined with offshore northwest winds. This Orange County gem attracts a mix of locals and visitors seeking quality waves without the intensity of nearby point breaks.

Beach crowds during summerShorebreak closeouts on larger swells

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
16s SSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
14s SSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s W|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
12s SSW|Calm

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Morro Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Morro Beach?
The current wave height at Morro Beach is 0-1ft with a 15.85s swell period. Wind is ESE at 2mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Morro Beach surf forecast?
Our Morro Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.