When should you surf Morro Bay today?
The day's peak has passed, but a decent window remains around 8h with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Morro Bay surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Morro Bay (San Luis Obispo County).
Best score today
1007h
Now
8808:00
Waves
1.1 m
12 s
Wind
7 km/h
Side-off · SE
Tide
▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 21:00
range 1.2 m
Light
07:10 → 18:26
Best windows today
7h100/100
1.1 m · 12 s · 1 km/h
8h88/100
1.0 m · 12 s · 8 km/h
9h88/100
1.0 m · 12 s · 5 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | 75 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · SW | high tide |
| 05:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · W | mid-tide |
| 06:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · SW | low tide |
| 07:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 1 km/h · NE | low tide |
| 08:00 | 88 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 88 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 5 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 75 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 25 km/h · SE | high tide |
| 14:00 | 75 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 17 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 25 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 50 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 25 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 7 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 75 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 100 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 2 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 100 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 100 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 88 | 1.0 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Morro Bay today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 21:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Morro Bay suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Morro Bay.