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Morro Beach: surf spot in Huntington Beach
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- WSW (offshore wind: ENE)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Oct – Mar: October, November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 14–21°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 4/3 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Huntington Beach, United States (33.5570, -117.8201)
Other surf spots in Huntington Beach
- Santa Ana River Jetties: River mouth, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: low or high
- Bolsa Chica: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid
- Newport Beach: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: low, rising
- 36th St Newport: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid
- Blackies: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: low, rising
- Surfside Jetty: Beach break, left-hander, all levels, best tide: low
- 13th Street: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE)
- Seal Beach Pier: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: low to mid, rising
- The Wedge: Beach break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, best tide: mid, rising
- Corona Del Mar Jetty: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, best tide: low
Places to stay near Morro Beach
- Balboa Bay (10 km away): Hotel
- Heathman Portland Manager, Inc. (11 km away): Guesthouse
- The Balboa Bay Club & Resort (11 km away): Resort
- Bob's Beach House (11 km away): Guesthouse
- Newport Mesa Lodge (11 km away): Guesthouse
- Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel (11 km away): Hotel
- Casa de Balboa (11 km away): Holiday rental
- Doyle's Beach & Boardwalk (11 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near Morro Beach
- Lipstick Surfboards (11 km away)
- Endless Sun Surf School (12 km away)
- Newport Surf Club (12 km away)
- Balboa Boardwalk (12 km away)
- Newport Beach Surfing Lessons (13 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Morro Beach?
Morro Beach is in Huntington Beach, where the best surf season is Oct – Mar (October, November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the ENE.
What wind is offshore at Morro Beach?
Morro Beach faces WSW, so wind from the ENE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the WSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Morro Beach?
The best tide at Morro Beach is low to mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Morro Beach good for beginners?
Morro Beach suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Morro Beach?
The nearest places to stay are Balboa Bay (10 km away), Heathman Portland Manager, Inc. (11 km away), The Balboa Bay Club & Resort (11 km away) and Bob's Beach House (11 km away). Swell Cabin lists 179 places to stay within 10 km of Huntington Beach.
What is the surf forecast for Morro Beach?
Swell Cabin rates Morro Beach hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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