Morro Strand Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW, SW
Wind
NE, E, SE
Surf Height
Knee-high to several feet overhead.
Tide
Mid.
Morro Strand Surf Guide
Because the beach faces due west, any and every kind of swell hits the sandbars of Morro Bay, occasionally converting an ordinary California beachbreak into a magical mile or two of feathering A-frames and vomiting tubes. But on a daily basis, this is simply another generic beachbreak with customary closeouts, rip currents and the failure to handle anything over 6 feet. The farther up the beach you go, the bigger and beefier the waves become.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
The locals are mostly friendly, so smile and enjoy the company.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Close to the Rock can be competitive, but you can always find your own peak up the beach.
Spot Rating
Fun
Perfectly average.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not horrifying, unless big.
Water Quality
Clean
2
Hazards
Closeouts, sharks. (A bodyboarder was killed here by a great white in 2021.)
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Skimming, Kiteboard
Access
From the south, exit Highway 1 onto Harbor Boulevard and take it to Embarcadero. Hang a right and drive around the bay's north end until you reach Coleman City Park, where you'll leave the car. You can also take Atascadero Road.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Fall-winter.
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