Morro Beach Surf Forecast, Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
11s
Wind
9mph
SSE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 3sS
Secondary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sS
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 310-1ft
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorA slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light NW winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
10s S|3-7mph N
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with light winds out of the NW.
6am9am12pm3pm
12s S|6-7mph NW
Forecast Charts
Morro Beach Surf 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
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
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 11s swell period. Wind is SSE at 9mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Morro Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Morro Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.9ft S primary swell at 3s, a 0.7ft SSW secondary swell at 11s, a 0.7ft S tertiary swell at 10s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Morro Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Morro Beach is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 14.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.