
Morro Rock
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Central Coast
01 · The call
Good with cautionWhy now
Spring weather is stable.
Watch out
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 2:27PM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Plan B
Keep the trip anchored around Morro Bay embarcadero and Morro Rock — if current route access alerts.
Why now
Spring weather is stable.
Watch out
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 27 at 2:27PM PDT until August 1 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Plan B
Keep the trip anchored around Morro Bay embarcadero and Morro Rock — if current route access alerts.
02 · The story
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central coast harbor guide
Morro Bay is not Big Sur, and that is the advantage.
Photo: StilfehlerCC BY-SA 4.0Source
central coast harbor guide
Morro Bay is not Big Sur, and that is the advantage.
Photo: StilfehlerCC BY-SA 4.0Source
04 · The window
05 · The conditions
Current weather
63F day, 56F night
0% chance of rain
15 mph wind
Nearest towns: Monterey · Santa Barbara
Updated Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
06 · On the ground
Access
Road and weather data checked Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
Official alerts
Last checked
Jul 28, 2026, 12:10 PM
Bridge Replacement is affecting northbound travel on SR-1 from Morro Bay to Morro Bay. Long Term closure pattern.
Drainage Work is affecting northbound travel on SR-1 from Cayucos to Cayucos. Long Term closure pattern. Estimated delay is about 0 minutes.
Next step
Field notes
Climbing the rock is illegal. It is illegal to climb Morro Rock.
Watch the surf at the base. The beach beside the rock has big surf, cold water, and rip currents.
03 · Highlights
Selected stop
Embarcadero Waterfront
The food and wildlife layer, useful for sea otter watching, fish-and-chips, and low-effort evening time.
On the water

Morro Rock
12 kt · gust 14 · NW
Harbor Mouth
12 kt · gust 14 · NW
Back Bay
10 kt · gust 15 · WNW
Outer swell
5.8 ft @ 8s
On the water
Wind's even along the coast this window — no calm side to pick.

Morro Rock
12 kt · gust 14 · NW
Harbor Mouth
12 kt · gust 14 · NW
Back Bay
10 kt · gust 15 · WNW
Outer swell
5.8 ft @ 8s
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and elevated surf. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning due to hazardous rip currents. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.
Central Coast
Carmel Beach